Oregon Population by Age

The median age in Oregon is 39.6, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 17.16% were under the age of 15, 19.17% aged 15 to 29, 46.00% aged 30 to 64, 15.69% aged 65 to 84, and 1.98% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Oregon population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Oregon's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 223,615 5.32%
5 to 9 years 241,313 5.74%
10 to 14 years 257,073 6.11%
15 to 19 years 251,743 5.98%
20 to 24 years 262,037 6.23%
25 to 29 years 292,849 6.96%
30 to 34 years 299,939 7.13%
35 to 39 years 296,781 7.05%
40 to 44 years 278,890 6.63%
45 to 49 years 263,388 6.26%
50 to 54 years 254,136 6.04%
55 to 59 years 263,898 6.27%
60 to 64 years 278,390 6.62%
65 to 69 years 259,207 6.16%
70 to 74 years 202,147 4.8%
75 to 79 years 123,972 2.95%
80 to 84 years 74,629 1.77%
85 years and over 83,170 1.98%
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Oregon population by age group

Key stats
1,235,781
Population under 25 years
1,168,459
Population aged 25-44
1,059,812
Population aged 45-64
743,125
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Oregon's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Oregon population by age group. The largest age group was 30-34 years with a poulation of 299,939 (7.13% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Oregon was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 299,939 (7.13%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Oregon was the 80-84 years with a population of 74,629 (1.77%).

Oregon population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Oregon's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Oregon's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Oregon population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 2,590,566 (61.57% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 873,486 20.76%
18 to 64 years 2,590,566 61.57%
85 years and over 743,125 17.66%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Oregon's population under 18 was 20.76%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Oregon's working population (between 18 and 64) was 61.57%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Oregon's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 17.66% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Oregon population pyramid

Population pyramid for Oregon is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Oregon's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Oregon, is 26.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Oregon, is 27.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Oregon is 53.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Oregon is 3.7.
The graph shows Oregon's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Oregon population pyramid i.e. Oregon population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Oregon's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 114,886 108,729 223,615
5 to 9 years 124,130 117,183 241,313
10 to 14 years 131,624 125,449 257,073
15 to 19 years 129,481 122,262 251,743
20 to 24 years 132,935 129,102 262,037
25 to 29 years 148,545 144,304 292,849
30 to 34 years 152,169 147,770 299,939
35 to 39 years 150,825 145,956 296,781
40 to 44 years 141,669 137,221 278,890
45 to 49 years 134,087 129,301 263,388
50 to 54 years 128,556 125,580 254,136
55 to 59 years 131,162 132,736 263,898
60 to 64 years 133,073 145,317 278,390
65 to 69 years 123,931 135,276 259,207
70 to 74 years 96,150 105,997 202,147
75 to 79 years 56,906 67,066 123,972
80 to 84 years 33,643 40,986 74,629
85 years and over 32,657 50,513 83,170
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Things to know

What is the population of Oregon under 18?

Oregon's population under the age of 18 is 873,486, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 20.76% of the total resident population of Oregon.

What is the aging population in Oregon?

Oregon's population aged 65 years and above was 743,125. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 17.66% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Oregon Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Oregon age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Oregon population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Oregon. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Oregon by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Oregon.

Key observations

The largest age group in Oregon was for the group of age 30-34 years with a population of 299,939 (7.13%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Oregon was the 80-84 years with a population of 74,629 (1.77%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Oregon population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Oregon is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Oregon total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Oregon Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Oregon Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Oregon - Population and Percentage Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Oregon population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Oregon. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Oregon population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Oregon population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Oregon is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Oregon is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Oregon Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Oregon Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Oregon population pyramid, which represents the Oregon population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Oregon, is 26.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Oregon, is 27.1.
  • Total dependency ratio for Oregon is 53.4.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Oregon is 3.7.

Oregon population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Oregon population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Oregon for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Oregon for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Oregon for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Oregon Population by Age. You can refer the same here

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