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The Latino and Hispanic community is one of the fastest growing communities in America this decade.
According to the most recent American Community Survey, there are now some 6.3M more Hispanics living in America than in 2010.
That's the largest absolute growth and a 14.9% increase. The percentage growth is the third largest percentage change for any race according to the Census's race and ethnicity definition.
But how has the increase impacted Oregon? Where cities and towns in Oregon have seen the greatest increase in it's Hispanic population?
Turns out there's been a 35.8% increase in the Hispanic population in Oregon.
The 10 Cities In Oregon With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
What's the city in Oregon with the largest hispanic/latino population? Woodburn took the number one over all spot for the largest Hispanic population in Oregon for 2023.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Oregon ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Hispanic, check out the best places to live in Oregon or the safest places in Oregon.
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Population: 25,877
% Hispanic/Latino: 56.31%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 14,571
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.35%
More on Woodburn: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 19,141
% Hispanic/Latino: 51.1%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 9,782
Percent Change Since 2010: 73.75%
More on Hermiston: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,893
% Hispanic/Latino: 50.77%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 6,546
Percent Change Since 2010: 15.9%
More on Cornelius: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,465
% Hispanic/Latino: 48.45%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 5,555
Percent Change Since 2010: 29.97%
More on Ontario: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,224
% Hispanic/Latino: 44.09%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,185
Percent Change Since 2010: 33.6%
More on Umatilla: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,143
% Hispanic/Latino: 43.54%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 3,110
Percent Change Since 2010: 18.21%
More on Milton-Freewater: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,850
% Hispanic/Latino: 42.45%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 4,181
Percent Change Since 2010: 25.25%
More on Independence: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,381
% Hispanic/Latino: 36.35%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,683
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.2%
More on Madras: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 25,767
% Hispanic/Latino: 27.67%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 7,130
Percent Change Since 2010: 39.29%
More on Forest Grove: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,210
% Hispanic/Latino: 25.51%
# Of Hispanic/Latino Residents: 2,094
Percent Change Since 2010: 1.01%
More on Hood River: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Oregon With The Largest Hispanic Population For 2023
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Oregon.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 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:
- Hispanic or Latino
- 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*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as Hispanic or Latino.
We limited our analysis to non-CDPs with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 72 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are Hispanic or Latino. The percentages ranked from 56.3% to 1.9%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of Hispanic or Latino population with a higher score being more Hispanic or Latino than a lower score. Woodburn took the distinction of being the most Hispanic or Latino, while Sutherlin was the least Hispanic or Latino city. You can download the data here.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Oregon ranked by population of Hispanic or Latino residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Hispanic or Latino Populations Across Oregon
If you're looking for a breakdown of Latino populations across Oregon according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Hispanic or Latino places in Oregon:
- Sutherlin
- Oregon City
- Dallas
For more Oregon reading, check out:
Detailed List Of The Most Hispanic Cities In Oregon
| Rank | City | % Hispanic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodburn | 56.31% |
| 2 | Hermiston | 51.1% |
| 3 | Cornelius | 50.77% |
| 4 | Ontario | 48.45% |
| 5 | Umatilla | 44.09% |
| 6 | Milton-Freewater | 43.54% |
| 7 | Independence | 42.45% |
| 8 | Madras | 36.35% |
| 9 | Forest Grove | 27.67% |
| 10 | Hood River | 25.51% |
| 11 | Keizer | 25.36% |
| 12 | Hillsboro | 23.89% |
| 13 | Salem | 22.35% |
| 14 | Tualatin | 21.52% |
| 15 | Gresham | 20.74% |
| 16 | Fairview | 20.13% |
| 17 | Mcminnville | 19.99% |
| 18 | Monmouth | 19.4% |
| 19 | The Dalles | 18.99% |
| 20 | Canby | 17.8% |
| 21 | Winston | 17.69% |
| 22 | Medford | 17.15% |
| 23 | Beaverton | 16.89% |
| 24 | Stayton | 16.16% |
| 25 | Central Point | 16.09% |
| 26 | Newport | 15.78% |
| 27 | Newberg | 15.75% |
| 28 | Troutdale | 15.16% |
| 29 | Klamath Falls | 15.03% |
| 30 | Astoria | 14.52% |
| 31 | Talent | 14.32% |
| 32 | Redmond | 14.13% |
| 33 | Wilsonville | 13.26% |
| 34 | Albany | 13.21% |
| 35 | Gladstone | 13.17% |
| 36 | Prineville | 12.93% |
| 37 | Springfield | 12.61% |
| 38 | Lincoln City | 12.34% |
| 39 | Pendleton | 12.03% |
| 40 | Tigard | 11.85% |
| 41 | Cottage Grove | 11.64% |
| 42 | Eugene | 10.56% |
| 43 | Portland | 10.26% |
| 44 | Grants Pass | 10.23% |
| 45 | Lebanon | 10.1% |
| 46 | Silverton | 9.9% |
| 47 | Ashland | 9.87% |
| 48 | Junction City | 9.75% |
| 49 | Scappoose | 9.34% |
| 50 | Milwaukie | 9.29% |
| 51 | North Bend | 8.88% |
| 52 | Sandy | 8.84% |
| 53 | Bend | 8.64% |
| 54 | Molalla | 8.42% |
| 55 | Brookings | 8.25% |
| 56 | Corvallis | 8.19% |
| 57 | Coos Bay | 7.61% |
| 58 | St. Helens | 7.39% |
| 59 | West Linn | 6.79% |
| 60 | Eagle Point | 6.78% |
| 61 | La Grande | 6.53% |
| 62 | Happy Valley | 6.4% |
| 63 | Sherwood | 6.3% |
| 64 | Sweet Home | 6.22% |
| 65 | Roseburg | 6.1% |
| 66 | Seaside | 5.92% |
| 67 | Baker City | 5.58% |
| 68 | Lake Oswego | 5.47% |
| 69 | Florence | 5.39% |
| 70 | Dallas | 5.38% |
| 71 | Oregon City | 4.72% |
| 72 | Sutherlin | 1.91% |
