Population

How many immigrants are in Oregon?

About 412K in 2021. This represents roughly 9.8% of the population, or about 1 in 10 residents. Immigrants include foreign-born residents, those who have become US citizens, individuals authorized to work in the US, and undocumented residents.
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In 2021

412K

Oregon residents were foreign-born
In 2021

1 in 10

Oregon residents were foreign-born
The number of foreign-born residents in Oregon increased from 373K in 2011 to 412K in 2021. This rise occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and migration. Analyzing the foreign-born share of the total population offers a clearer understanding of these demographics. In 2021, the foreign-born population in Oregon was 9.8%, lower than the national average of 13.6%, and remained the same as in 2011.

Foreign-born share of the population in Oregon

Variations in immigrant populations reflect changes in both local and national demographics. The largest immigrant populations are found in major metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.

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In 2021, the metro areas in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach, FL at 41.2% (highest) and Beckley, WV at 0.8% (lowest). In Oregon, the highest and lowest foreign-born population shares were in Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA at 12.7% and Albany-Lebanon, OR at 4%.

On average, 8.2% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born in 2021

Foreign-born share of the population (2021)

Foreign-born share of the population (2021)

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