Oregon population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Oregon increased by 802,619. In this period, the peak population was 4.26 million in the year 2021. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,430,739 | - | - |
| 2001 | 3,472,961 | 42,222 | 1.23% |
| 2002 | 3,522,522 | 49,561 | 1.43% |
| 2003 | 3,560,228 | 37,706 | 1.07% |
| 2004 | 3,586,007 | 25,779 | 0.72% |
| 2005 | 3,633,422 | 47,415 | 1.32% |
| 2006 | 3,694,574 | 61,152 | 1.68% |
| 2007 | 3,749,769 | 55,195 | 1.49% |
| 2008 | 3,799,620 | 49,851 | 1.33% |
| 2009 | 3,842,159 | 42,539 | 1.12% |
| 2010 | 3,837,614 | -4,545 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 3,872,672 | 35,058 | 0.91% |
| 2012 | 3,900,102 | 27,430 | 0.71% |
| 2013 | 3,924,110 | 24,008 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 3,965,447 | 41,337 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 4,018,542 | 53,095 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 4,093,271 | 74,729 | 1.86% |
| 2017 | 4,147,294 | 54,023 | 1.32% |
| 2018 | 4,183,538 | 36,244 | 0.87% |
| 2019 | 4,216,116 | 32,578 | 0.78% |
| 2020 | 4,245,044 | 28,928 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 4,256,465 | 11,421 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 4,239,379 | -17,086 | -0.40% |
| 2023 | 4,233,358 | -6,021 | -0.14% |
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Oregon population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Oregon's population increased by 406,875 (11.86%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Oregon's population increased by 407,430 (10.62%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Oregon's population decreased by 11,686 (0.28%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Oregon's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 4.23 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oregon's population peaked in year 2021 at 4.26 million.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Oregon's population was lowest in year 2000 at 3.43 million.
Oregon annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Oregon grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 3 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Oregon had an average annual population growth rate of 1.02% per year. Overall the population grew 23.39% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Oregon annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.02% per year.
From 2015 to 2016 Oregon population grew the most, with an increase of 74,729 people (a 1.86% year-on-year increase)..
From 2021 to 2022 Oregon population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 17,086 people (a 0.40% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Oregon population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Oregon's population decreased by 23,107 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 17,086 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 6,021 (0.14%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Oregon changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Oregon increased by 309,248 (7.88%). The population was highest at 4.26 million in the year 2021 and lowest at 3.97 million in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.76%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)