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Oregon’s capitol city is Salem, and its current budget is $35.0 Billion.. Oregon has a total of 8 votes in the Electoral College. Visit Oregon’s official website. The Beaver State features diverse geography from Pacific coast to high desert. Known for tech industry, agriculture, and outdoor recreation. Political CompositionOregon’s politics lean towards the Democratic party .
Democratic trifecta with majorities in both houses; 4 of 6 representatives are Democratic. Both senators are Democratic. Last voted Republican for president in 1984. DemographicsThe largest cities in Oregon include:
Oregon’s population consists of 75.1% white residents, 2.2% black residents, 13.4% hispanic residents. 4.9% asian residents, 1.8% Native American, residents 0.5% Asian Pacific Islander residents, and 5.3% of people claiming two of more races.. Oregon has an average age of 39.7, with 49.8% of the population being male and 50.2%of the population being female.47.8% of people in Oregon are married. 90.7% of people Oregon in have a high school diploma, while 32.9% have attended some college. 33.7% of people have a bachelors degree and 12.9% of people having attained a graduate degree of higher The state ranks #18 in health and #34 in education. It has a crime rate that averages 291.9 per 100,000 people. Oregon FinancesAverage Home Price: $468400 Oregon ranks #20 in the nation’s poverty ranking with 11.4% of residents facing poverty, and a median household income of .$67058 The largest private employer is Providence Health & Services, and the largest public employer is State of Oregon. ReligionReligion plays a significant role in Oregon politics, with 47% of residents identifying as Protestant and 12% as Catholic. 0.5% of the state’s residents identify as Muslim, 4% identify as Mormon, 1% identify as Jewish, and 5.5% claim another religion. However, the state also has a notable non-religious population at 30%. |
