DEMOGRAPHICS / AT A GLANCE

Oregon

Population      
3,831,074

Total Area       
98,386 square miles

Land Area       
96,003 square miles

Water Area      
2,383 square miles

Coastline         
296 miles

Shoreline        
1,410 miles

Border States  
California, Idaho, Nevada, Washington

Highest Point  
Mount Hood, 11239 feet

Lowest Point 
Pacific Coast, sea level

Topography
Rugged coast range; fertile Willamette River Valley to east and south; Cascade Mountain range of volcanic peaks east of the valley; plateau east of Cascades

Capital City     
Salem

Largest Cities 
Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Medford, Springfield, Bend, and Corvallis

Area Codes     
503, 541, 971

Statehood       
February 14, 1859

State Nickname           
Beaver State

State Motto      
Alis Volat Propiis (She flies with her own wings)

State Song      
Oregon My Oregon

State Bird        
Western Meadowlark

State Flower    
Oregon Grape

State Tree        
Douglas Fir