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Oregon
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Oregon is 3,970,239 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Oregon is ranked number 27 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 31.1% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Oregon is 98,378.4 square miles. There state is 97.6% land and 2.4% water. The population density in Oregon is 41.4 people per square mile (45th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 3,970,239 people ÷ 95,988.1 sq mi
Population Density = 41.4 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,970,239 (27th out of 56) | 3,831,074 (27th out of 56) | 3,421,399 (29th out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 31.1% below avg | 31.4% below avg | 32.9% below avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 98,378.4 mi2 | 254,799 km2 | 62,962,107 acres | (9th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 95,988.1 mi2 | 248,608 km2 | 61,432,280 acres | (97.6%) |
| Water Area | 2,390.4 mi2 | 6,191 km2 | 1,529,827 acres | (2.4%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 41.4 (45th out of 56) | 39.9 (45th out of 56) | 35.6 (45th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 90.5% below avg | 90.4% below avg | 91.1% below avg |