2024
Democratic
Kamala Harris55.27%
Republican
Donald Trump40.97%
Two-party margin
D+14.3
State hub
Oregon State Hub
U.S. Senate and House delegation, state governor, Census demographic snapshot (income, poverty, diversity, tax burden rank), presidential voting history, and links to live coverage, notable races, and the national map.
Key links for Oregon
Census demographic snapshot
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2022 5-year (B01003, B19013, B01001, B03003, B03002; DP03 selected social characteristics); change vs ACS 2017 5-year population (B01003).
Population
4,229,374
Rank 27 of 51 · 1 = largest population
ACS 5-year total
Population density
44.1 people/sq mi
Rank 40 of 51 · 1 = densest
ACS population ÷ Census land area (square miles)
Pop. change (17→22)
+5.1%
Rank 11 of 51 · 1 = fastest growth
ACS total population comparison
Female / male
50% / 50%
Share of total population
Median household income
$76,632
Rank 19 of 51 · 1 = highest median income
Below poverty
11.9%
Rank 26 of 51 · 1 = lowest poverty rate
ACS profile, all people
Hispanic or Latino
13.8%
Any race
White (NH)
73.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino
Black (NH)
1.8%
Asian (NH)
4.4%
AIAN (NH)
0.7%
American Indian & Alaska Native alone
Two+ races (NH)
5.2%
Census metric ranks compare all jurisdictions in this snapshot (typically 50 states plus D.C.). Race and ethnicity categories follow Census definitions (e.g., Hispanic origin is asked separately from race). Percentages are shares of total population and may not sum to 100% because of rounding or other groups. State–local tax burden is not a Census figure; see the Tax Foundation link below for 50-state + D.C. rankings (1 = lowest aggregate burden).
Why this state votes this way
Demographics and long-run trends that commonly shape coverage and turnout narratives.
Oregon's Census profile summarizes population scale, sex composition, race and Hispanic origin, and household income—baseline conditions analysts pair with polling and election returns when they discuss coalitions and regional turnout.
What often shows up in coverage
- Solid population growth (near 5.1% over 2017–2022) usually enlarges the universe of persuadable and newly registered voters, especially around expanding metros.
- Demographic profile at a glance: White, non-Hispanic residents are about 73.3% of the population in this ACS snapshot, a baseline often used to frame coalition math and statewide messaging priorities.
These indicators are descriptive context for understanding electoral environments—they do not predict vote shares, winners, or partisan realignment.
Presidential voting history
How Oregon has voted in two-party presidential general elections on this site: Democratic and Republican nominees with vote shares, and approximate two-party margin (who carried the state follows from the margin).
Context & notes
Pacific state that leans Democratic in presidential elections, with Portland anchoring the margin and eastern Oregon voting Republican.
- Urban–rural and environmental–resource tensions are common analytical frames.
Results by year
2020
Democratic
Joe Biden56.45%
Republican
Donald Trump40.37%
Two-party margin
D+16.1
2016
Democratic
Hillary Clinton50.07%
Republican
Donald Trump39.09%
Two-party margin
D+11.0
2012
Democratic
Barack Obama54.24%
Republican
Mitt Romney42.15%
Two-party margin
D+12.1
2008
Democratic
Barack Obama56.75%
Republican
John McCain40.40%
Two-party margin
D+16.4
2004
Democratic
John Kerry51.35%
Republican
George W. Bush47.19%
Two-party margin
D+4.2
2000
Democratic
Al Gore46.96%
Republican
George W. Bush46.52%
Two-party margin
D+0.4
1996
Democratic
Bill Clinton47.15%
Republican
Bob Dole39.06%
Two-party margin
D+8.1
1992
Democratic
Bill Clinton42.48%
Republican
George H. W. Bush32.53%
Two-party margin
D+9.9
1988
Democratic
Michael Dukakis51.28%
Republican
George H. W. Bush46.61%
Two-party margin
D+4.7
1984
Democratic
Walter Mondale43.74%
Republican
Ronald Reagan55.91%
Two-party margin
R+12.2
1980
Democratic
Jimmy Carter38.67%
Republican
Ronald Reagan48.33%
Two-party margin
R+9.7
Percentages are major-party shares from this site's state data. Margins use those shares; third-party votes can make totals differ from the national popular vote. This is historical context, not a forecast.
Notable races involving Oregon
No seeded race cards are available for Oregon yet. Check back as coverage expands.
U.S. Congress (Oregon)
119th CongressU.S. Senate
Caucus split
2D:0R
Ron WydenDSenior senator
Ronald Lee Wyden is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States senator from Oregon, a seat he has held since 1996.
Jeff MerkleyDJunior senator
Jeffrey Alan Merkley is an American politician who is the junior United States senator from Oregon.
U.S. House delegation
Post-2024 election delegation totals (Wikipedia / Ballotpedia–style snapshot for the 119th Congress).
Seat split
5D:1R
Governor
Chief executive of Oregon's state government (separate from the U.S. Congress above).
Tina KotekD
Governor
Christine \"Tina\" Kotek is an American politician who has served since 2023 as the 39th governor of Oregon.