Oregon

Oregon

State in United States


Oregon has a land area of 95,962.6 square miles and a water area of 2,390.0 square miles. It is the 10th largest state by area. Oregon is bordered by Nevada, California, Idaho, and Washington.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    4,246,155
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    40.1 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    789,896
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    7.7%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $96,344
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    20.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    3,483,670
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    3.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    1,702,599
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $1,282
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    51.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    48.6%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $422,700
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    616,569
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    1,086,030
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    15.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Oregon is located in Seattle Regional Office. Within Oregon there are . Throughout Oregon there are 23 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

FIELD OFFICES HUD: OREGON

REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: OREGON

TANF OFFICE HUD: OREGON

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LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: OREGON

Public Housing Authority in Oregon

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RENTAL HELP: OREGON

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA.

Need advice?

HOMEOWNERSHIP: OREGON

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

Getting Started

Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Oregon

Age and Sex

40.1 +/- 0.2

Median Age in Oregon

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Age and Sex

40.1 +/- 0.2
Median Age in Oregon
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Oregon

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Oregon

Older Population

18.60 +/- 0.1

65 Years and Older in Oregon

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Older Population

18.60 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in Oregon
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Oregon

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Oregon

Veterans

7.70 +/- 0.2

Veterans in Oregon

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Veterans

7.70 +/- 0.2
Veterans in Oregon
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Oregon

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Oregon

Median Household Income

$71,562 +/- $1,058

Median Household Income in Oregon

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Median Household Income

$71,562 +/- $1,058
Median Household Income in Oregon
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Oregon

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Oregon

Poverty

12.20 +/- 0.4

Poverty in Oregon

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Poverty

12.20 +/- 0.4
Poverty in Oregon
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Oregon

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Oregon

Educational Attainment

36.30 +/- 0.5

Educational Attainment in Oregon

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Educational Attainment

36.30 +/- 0.5
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Oregon
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Oregon

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Oregon

Employment rate

57.60% +/- 0.5%

Employment rate in Oregon

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Employment rate

57.60% +/- 0.5%
Employment rate in Oregon
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: OREGON

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HUD Highlights Region X Newsletter Want to keep up with changes at HUD? Want to know when grant funds are available, or new policies are implemented? Then this is the newsletter for you! Once per month you’ll get a brief yet informative email from our Regional Office highlighting important happenings at HUD, both in the Northwest and throughout the country.

Northwest Office of Native American Programs News Want to know more about HUD’s Native American Programs in the Northwest? Subscribe to this list for news, program updates, training opportunities and more.

Oregon Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Oregon.

The Groundbreaker The Groundbreaker Listserv provides timely information from HUD Oregon’s Field Office Director about funding opportunities, events and conferences, new initiatives and innovations from HUD and its housing, community and economic development partners across Oregon.

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Last Updated: August 23, 2023