Racial diversity in Oregon is a mixed bag.
There are parts of Oregon where there’s a high level of diversity. But where will you find the most diverse places in Oregon?
To answer that question, we went to the US Census data. Using Saturday Night Science, we measured the Gini coefficient for all 79 cities in Oregon to rank them from most to least diverse.
Table Of Contents: Top Ten | Methodology | Summary | Table
Here are the 10 most diverse places in Oregon for 2025:
So what city is the most diverse in Oregon? According to the most Census data, Fairview took the number one over all spot for diversity in Oregon.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked. To see where Oregon ranked as a state, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in Ameria.
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The 10 Most Diverse Places In Oregon For 2025
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Population: 10,627
HHI: 3,337
% White: 50.1%
% African American: 12.9%
% Hispanic: 24.9%
% Asian: 1.3%
More on Fairview: Data
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Population: 7,596
HHI: 3,395
% White: 43.3%
% African American: 0.0%
% Hispanic: 36.1%
% Asian: 0.1%
More on Madras: Data
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Population: 107,050
HHI: 3,596
% White: 52.4%
% African American: 2.7%
% Hispanic: 25.9%
% Asian: 11.5%
More on Hillsboro: Data
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Population: 97,502
HHI: 4,115
% White: 60.3%
% African American: 2.7%
% Hispanic: 17.3%
% Asian: 11.2%
More on Beaverton: Data
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Population: 112,818
HHI: 4,281
% White: 61.2%
% African American: 4.2%
% Hispanic: 21.1%
% Asian: 5.6%
More on Gresham: Data
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Population: 25,572
HHI: 4,351
% White: 62.5%
% African American: 1.8%
% Hispanic: 8.2%
% Asian: 17.7%
More on Happy Valley: Data
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Population: 10,088
HHI: 4,403
% White: 54.5%
% African American: 0.5%
% Hispanic: 37.3%
% Asian: 0.9%
More on Independence: Data
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Population: 5,229
HHI: 4,404
% White: 59.2%
% African American: 2.1%
% Hispanic: 28.9%
% Asian: 1.1%
More on Tillamook: Data
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Population: 7,531
HHI: 4,420
% White: 54.0%
% African American: 1.7%
% Hispanic: 38.6%
% Asian: 0.2%
More on Umatilla: Data
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Population: 19,406
HHI: 4,446
% White: 41.5%
% African American: 1.1%
% Hispanic: 52.0%
% Asian: 0.6%
More on Hermiston: Data
Methodology: How we determined the most diverse cities in Oregon for 2025
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the Census — and Saturday Night Science. So that’s where we went to get the race breakdown across Oregon.
That leads us to the Census’s most recently available data, the 2019-2023 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: HISPANIC OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
- Hispanic or Latino
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 79 cities.
We then calculated the HHI for each city by finding the racial breakdown of a city in percent terms, squaring them, and then adding the squares together. This left us with scores ranging from 3,337 (Fairview) to 8,394 (Sutherlin).
Finally, we ranked each city based on the HHI, with a lower score being more diverse than a high score. Fairview took the distinction of being the most diverse, while Sutherlin was the least diverse city.
We updated this article for 2025. This report is our tenth time ranking the most diverse places in Oregon.
Summary: Diversity Across Oregon
If you’re looking for a scientific breakdown of diversity across Oregon, this is an accurate list.
The most diverse cities in Oregon are Fairview, Madras, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Gresham, Happy Valley, Independence, Tillamook, Umatilla, and Hermiston.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least diverse places in Oregon:
- Sutherlin
- Seaside
- Baker City
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Race By City In Oregon For 2025
| Rank | City | Population | HHI | % White | % Black | % Hispanic | % Asian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairview, OR | 10,627 | 3,337 | 50.1% | 12.9% | 24.9% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Madras, OR | 7,596 | 3,395 | 43.3% | 0.0% | 36.1% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Hillsboro, OR | 107,050 | 3,596 | 52.4% | 2.7% | 25.9% | 11.5% |
| 4 | Beaverton, OR | 97,502 | 4,115 | 60.3% | 2.7% | 17.3% | 11.2% |
| 5 | Gresham, OR | 112,818 | 4,281 | 61.2% | 4.2% | 21.1% | 5.6% |
| 6 | Happy Valley, OR | 25,572 | 4,351 | 62.5% | 1.8% | 8.2% | 17.7% |
| 7 | Independence, OR | 10,088 | 4,403 | 54.5% | 0.5% | 37.3% | 0.9% |
| 8 | Tillamook, OR | 5,229 | 4,404 | 59.2% | 2.1% | 28.9% | 1.1% |
| 9 | Umatilla, OR | 7,531 | 4,420 | 54.0% | 1.7% | 38.6% | 0.2% |
| 10 | Hermiston, OR | 19,406 | 4,446 | 41.5% | 1.1% | 52.0% | 0.6% |
| 11 | Cornelius, OR | 13,700 | 4,516 | 41.8% | 0.6% | 52.5% | 1.1% |
| 12 | Ontario, OR | 11,728 | 4,593 | 50.1% | 0.7% | 45.6% | 2.2% |
| 13 | Forest Grove, OR | 26,406 | 4,605 | 60.5% | 2.6% | 30.3% | 2.2% |
| 14 | Salem, OR | 176,666 | 4,676 | 63.9% | 1.4% | 23.4% | 3.5% |
| 15 | Tualatin, OR | 27,710 | 4,710 | 64.6% | 1.1% | 21.9% | 3.0% |
| 16 | Milton-Freewater, OR | 7,096 | 4,735 | 52.7% | 0.0% | 44.1% | 0.0% |
| 17 | Portland, OR | 642,715 | 4,756 | 67.0% | 5.7% | 11.3% | 8.0% |
| 18 | Hood River, OR | 8,360 | 4,820 | 64.4% | 1.0% | 25.0% | 1.7% |
| 19 | Troutdale, OR | 16,000 | 4,954 | 67.9% | 1.9% | 15.5% | 4.6% |
| 20 | Woodburn, OR | 26,845 | 5,010 | 32.8% | 0.3% | 62.6% | 0.9% |
| 21 | Tigard, OR | 55,395 | 5,022 | 68.7% | 1.2% | 12.9% | 9.2% |
| 22 | Keizer, OR | 39,013 | 5,189 | 67.5% | 0.7% | 24.8% | 1.1% |
| 23 | Wilsonville, OR | 26,183 | 5,261 | 70.3% | 1.4% | 16.0% | 4.0% |
| 24 | Sheridan, OR | 6,462 | 5,315 | 70.7% | 4.6% | 16.4% | 1.6% |
| 25 | Klamath Falls, OR | 21,879 | 5,371 | 71.0% | 0.7% | 15.7% | 1.2% |
| 26 | Mcminnville, OR | 34,493 | 5,477 | 70.9% | 0.5% | 20.2% | 1.8% |
| 27 | Corvallis, OR | 60,424 | 5,611 | 73.5% | 1.8% | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| 28 | Stayton, OR | 8,223 | 5,652 | 72.9% | 0.0% | 16.3% | 2.0% |
| 29 | The Dalles, OR | 15,973 | 5,654 | 71.9% | 0.5% | 21.7% | 0.5% |
| 30 | Newberg, OR | 25,622 | 5,686 | 73.5% | 0.7% | 15.7% | 2.5% |
| 31 | Central Point, OR | 19,183 | 5,687 | 73.0% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 32 | King City, OR | 5,078 | 5,755 | 74.3% | 2.1% | 13.5% | 5.1% |
| 33 | Monmouth, OR | 11,176 | 5,820 | 74.3% | 0.8% | 16.4% | 1.7% |
| 34 | Winston, OR | 5,663 | 5,855 | 74.5% | 0.1% | 15.6% | 0.9% |
| 35 | Eugene, OR | 177,520 | 5,871 | 75.4% | 1.6% | 11.4% | 3.8% |
| 36 | Medford, OR | 85,794 | 5,889 | 74.7% | 0.9% | 16.4% | 1.3% |
| 37 | Veneta, OR | 5,191 | 5,903 | 75.3% | 0.1% | 10.0% | 3.6% |
| 38 | Springfield, OR | 61,642 | 5,928 | 75.3% | 0.7% | 14.8% | 1.7% |
| 39 | Milwaukie, OR | 21,256 | 5,931 | 75.8% | 1.8% | 10.5% | 2.8% |
| 40 | Canby, OR | 18,103 | 5,954 | 75.0% | 0.6% | 17.2% | 1.8% |
| 41 | Astoria, OR | 10,162 | 5,960 | 75.2% | 0.5% | 16.2% | 0.8% |
| 42 | Newport, OR | 10,393 | 5,980 | 75.3% | 0.9% | 16.7% | 1.3% |
| 43 | Lincoln City, OR | 9,890 | 5,993 | 76.0% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| 44 | Silverton, OR | 10,445 | 6,041 | 76.2% | 2.7% | 14.5% | 0.1% |
| 45 | North Bend, OR | 10,231 | 6,073 | 77.0% | 0.8% | 9.2% | 4.2% |
| 46 | Gladstone, OR | 11,986 | 6,085 | 76.8% | 2.4% | 9.7% | 1.6% |
| 47 | Warrenton, OR | 6,297 | 6,143 | 77.1% | 0.9% | 8.4% | 2.3% |
| 48 | Albany, OR | 56,773 | 6,147 | 76.7% | 0.5% | 15.3% | 1.6% |
| 49 | Talent, OR | 6,271 | 6,156 | 76.9% | 0.0% | 14.0% | 2.0% |
| 50 | Lake Oswego, OR | 40,367 | 6,219 | 77.9% | 1.1% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
| 51 | Pendleton, OR | 17,070 | 6,257 | 78.1% | 1.1% | 10.6% | 0.2% |
| 52 | Sherwood, OR | 20,227 | 6,287 | 78.2% | 0.0% | 8.3% | 3.9% |
| 53 | Cottage Grove, OR | 10,630 | 6,292 | 78.4% | 0.2% | 8.1% | 3.6% |
| 54 | Dallas, OR | 17,214 | 6,512 | 79.8% | 1.0% | 10.7% | 0.2% |
| 55 | Redmond, OR | 35,161 | 6,596 | 79.7% | 0.1% | 15.4% | 1.2% |
| 56 | West Linn, OR | 27,065 | 6,627 | 80.7% | 1.2% | 7.8% | 5.3% |
| 57 | Brookings, OR | 6,733 | 6,793 | 81.6% | 0.8% | 9.7% | 1.0% |
| 58 | Grants Pass, OR | 39,183 | 6,809 | 81.7% | 0.5% | 10.4% | 1.2% |
| 59 | St. Helens, OR | 14,152 | 6,812 | 81.7% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| 60 | Ashland, OR | 21,343 | 6,822 | 81.9% | 0.5% | 8.9% | 1.9% |
| 61 | Scappoose, OR | 8,099 | 6,851 | 82.1% | 0.4% | 8.7% | 1.4% |
| 62 | Prineville, OR | 11,187 | 6,922 | 82.3% | 0.3% | 11.7% | 0.3% |
| 63 | Coos Bay, OR | 15,867 | 6,936 | 82.6% | 0.6% | 8.7% | 1.5% |
| 64 | Bend, OR | 101,472 | 7,039 | 83.2% | 0.3% | 8.8% | 1.2% |
| 65 | Junction City, OR | 6,926 | 7,087 | 83.4% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| 66 | La Grande, OR | 13,059 | 7,093 | 83.9% | 1.0% | 6.2% | 1.6% |
| 67 | Lebanon, OR | 18,978 | 7,164 | 84.0% | 0.2% | 9.4% | 1.0% |
| 68 | Sweet Home, OR | 9,977 | 7,215 | 84.4% | 1.0% | 7.6% | 0.8% |
| 69 | Roseburg, OR | 23,773 | 7,270 | 84.8% | 0.2% | 7.4% | 1.1% |
| 70 | Sandy, OR | 12,738 | 7,286 | 84.9% | 0.0% | 5.4% | 1.9% |
| 71 | Eagle Point, OR | 9,783 | 7,340 | 85.0% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 72 | Molalla, OR | 10,168 | 7,389 | 85.1% | 0.0% | 11.8% | 0.8% |
| 73 | Oregon City, OR | 37,482 | 7,458 | 86.0% | 1.2% | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| 74 | Philomath, OR | 5,537 | 7,627 | 87.1% | 0.0% | 3.4% | 2.0% |
| 75 | Creswell, OR | 5,625 | 7,737 | 87.6% | 0.0% | 3.9% | 0.8% |
| 76 | Florence, OR | 9,483 | 7,825 | 88.3% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.2% |
| 77 | Baker City, OR | 10,177 | 8,042 | 89.5% | 1.6% | 5.2% | 0.2% |
| 78 | Seaside, OR | 7,210 | 8,098 | 89.8% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| 79 | Sutherlin, OR | 8,574 | 8,394 | 91.5% | 1.3% | 2.0% | 0.2% |