Oregon, state, United States: Facts and Figures

Facts and Figures

Area, 96,981 sq mi (251,181 sq km). Pop. (2020) 4,217,737, a 10.1% increase since the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, the state's population was: White alone, 86.7%; Black alone, 2.2%; Hispanic or Latino, 13.4%; American Indian and Alaska native alone, 1.8%; Asian alone, 4.9%; Two or More Races, 4%. Capital, Salem. Largest city, Portland. Statehood, Feb. 14, 1859 (33d state). Highest pt., Mt. Hood, 11,239 ft (3,428 m); lowest pt., sea level. Nickname, Beaver State. Motto, The Union. State bird, Western meadowlark. State flower, Oregon grape. State tree, Douglas fir. Abbr., Oreg.; OR

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