Hmong Population in Oregon by County : 2025 Ranking & Insights

According to the latest U.S. Census estimates, the Hmong population in Oregon totals 3,805. Multnomah County contains the largest Hmong community with 2,130 residents, followed by Washington County (726), Clackamas County (378), and others contributing to this statewide total. This demographic analysis ranks all counties in Oregon by their Hmong populations, offering insights into local community distribution and broader settlement trends.

Top 5 counties with the largest Hmong population in Oregon

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  • 1
    Multnomah County
    Hmong population in Multnomah County is 2,130
    0.27% of Multnomah County population is Hmong
  • 2
    Washington County
    Hmong population in Washington County is 726
    0.12% of Washington County population is Hmong
  • 3
    Clackamas County
    Hmong population in Clackamas County is 378
    0.09% of Clackamas County population is Hmong
  • 4
    Yamhill County
    Hmong population in Yamhill County is 171
    0.16% of Yamhill County population is Hmong
  • 5
    Linn County
    Hmong population in Linn County is 125
    0.10% of Linn County population is Hmong

Overview of Hmong population in Oregon

  • Population Count and Percentage: American Community Survey data indicate Oregon contains 3,805 Hmong residents (0.09% of 4.2 million total state population), positioning the state at the 79th percentile nationally among U.S. states for Hmong population concentrations.
  • Comparison to State and National Averages: U.S. Census surveys show Oregon's Hmong demographic representation of 0.09% remains below the national average of 0.11%, positioning the state below typical U.S. demographic distribution patterns.
  • Share of Total National Population: Official American Community Survey document Oregon's 3,805 Hmong residents constitute 1.1% of the nation's total Hmong population of 357,278, providing the state with a measurable but modest share of the national demographic community.
  • Population Density per Square Mile: U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey data shows Oregon's density of 0.04 Hmong Americans per square mile remains below the national average of 0.1 per square mile, indicating relatively sparse distribution compared to national demographic concentrations.
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36 Counties in Oregon Ranked by Hmong Population

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American Community Survey data [1] show Hmong population in Oregon distributed across multiple counties, led by Multnomah County, Washington County, Clackamas County, and Yamhill County, while several other counties recorded no residents identified as Americans of Hmong birth or descent. The table below provides broader statistics, including total population figures, density measures, and demographic distributions based on current ACS data for all counties included in this analysis*.
counties in Oregon ranked by Hmong population count
Rank by Hmong Population
County
Hmong Population
% of Total County Population
% of Total Oregon Hmong Population
5 Year Rank Trend
1 Multnomah County 2,130 0.27% 55.98%
2 Washington County 726 0.12% 19.08%
3 Clackamas County 378 0.09% 9.93%
4 Yamhill County 171 0.16% 4.49%
5 Linn County 125 0.10% 3.29%
6 Marion County 110 0.03% 2.89%
7 Columbia County 59 0.11% 1.55%
8 43 0.01% 1.13%
9 33 0.01% 0.87%
10 17 0.02% 0.45%
11 7 0.01% 0.18%
12 6 0.31% 0.16%
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Methodology

This ranking list is based on data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The ACS is one of the most reliable sources for understanding population trends across different locations, and it provides estimates for various racial and ethnic groups at city, county, state and all geography levels down to the Census block group.
This list ranks county in Oregon by their Hmong population, using the most recent ACS data available.

How the Census defines Hmong population

The U.S. Census Bureau allows people to self-identify their ancestry, meaning individuals can write upto ancestries when responding to the survey. In this ranking, we include everyone who identifies as having Hmong ancestry, whether alone or in combination with another ancestry.
Here are a few important things to know about how ancestry is reported:
  • Some people identify as Hmong alone, while others identify as Hmong along with another race (such as Hmong and German).
  • We’ve used the “Hmong alone or in any combination” category unless noted otherwise, which gives a broader picture of the Hmong population in each area.

How We Ranked the Data

This ranking is based on the total number of people who identified as Hmong alone or in combination in county. To provide additional context, we’ve also included two key percentages:
  1. % of Total County Population – This shows what percentage of the total state population identifies as Hmong .
  2. % of Total Oregon Hmong Population – This tells us how much of the entire U.S. Hmong population lives in that state.
To keep things simple, all population numbers have been rounded to the nearest whole number, and percentages are rounded to one decimal place. Because of rounding, some percentages may not add up to exactly 100%.

Things to Keep in Mind

Like all survey-based data, ACS estimates come with some limitations. Here are a few things to be aware of:
  • In places with very small Hmong populations, the numbers may not be reported at all due to privacy protections or sampling variability in the survey.
  • Since the ACS is based on a sample, the numbers are estimates, not exact counts. That means they may slightly differ from other sources like the decennial U.S. Census.
  • County that don’t have any reported Hmong population are not included in the ranking but are listed separately below for reference.
This ranking is meant to provide a clear, data-driven look at where Hmong populations are most concentrated while keeping the numbers easy to understand.

Sources

  1. 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
  2. 2023.