Quick Facts
CapitalSalem
Largest CityPortland
Population3,594,586
Per Capita Income$28,000
NicknameBeaver State
StatehoodFebruary 14, 1859
State BirdWestern Meadowlark
State FlowerOregon Grape
State TreeDouglas Fir
State SongOregon, My Oregon
Geography
Land Area96,003 sq mi
Water Area2,383 sq mi
Total Area98,386 sq mi
RegionWest
About Oregon
Oregon, known as the “Beaver State,” has a population of 3,594,586 and a per capita income of $28,000. The state capital is Salem and the largest city is Portland. Oregon joined the Union on February 14, 1859 and covers 98,386 square miles across the West region. Explore 60 cities and towns across Oregon with detailed data on demographics, crime rates, cost of living, schools, weather, and more.
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