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Veterans in Oregon
Civilian veterans ages 18 and older, ACS 2020-2024
- Veterans
- 246,300
- 7.2% of adults. U.S. 6.2%
- Women veterans
- 22,461
- 9.1% of veterans
- Age 65 and older
- 132,420
- 54% of veterans
Veterans by county
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| County | Veterans | Share of adults | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 1,500 | 11.1% | 70 |
| Benton County | 4,290 | 5.3% | 459 |
| Clackamas County | 22,296 | 6.6% | 1,811 |
| Clatsop County | 3,695 | 11.0% | 322 |
| Columbia County | 4,460 | 10.5% | 256 |
| Coos County | 5,974 | 11.2% | 684 |
| Crook County | 2,130 | 10.1% | 138 |
| Curry County | 2,231 | 11.1% | 108 |
| Deschutes County | 12,269 | 7.3% | 813 |
| Douglas County | 11,928 | 13.2% | 987 |
| Gilliam County | 226 | 14.2% | 42 |
| Grant County | 759 | 12.7% | 37 |
| Harney County | 560 | 9.2% | 81 |
| Hood River County | 1,054 | 5.6% | 46 |
| Jackson County | 15,684 | 8.8% | 1,251 |
| Jefferson County | 1,603 | 8.2% | 71 |
| Josephine County | 8,082 | 11.4% | 686 |
| Klamath County | 5,436 | 10.0% | 524 |
| Lake County | 550 | 8.1% | 53 |
| Lane County | 23,869 | 7.5% | 2,055 |
| Lincoln County | 4,862 | 11.3% | 407 |
| Linn County | 9,431 | 9.3% | 974 |
| Malheur County | 1,946 | 8.2% | 131 |
| Marion County | 19,351 | 7.3% | 1,900 |
| Morrow County | 718 | 8.0% | 73 |
| Multnomah County | 31,614 | 4.8% | 3,660 |
| Polk County | 6,368 | 9.1% | 759 |
| Sherman County | 188 | 12.1% | 6 |
| Tillamook County | 1,943 | 8.6% | 181 |
| Umatilla County | 3,884 | 6.5% | 236 |
| Union County | 1,622 | 7.9% | 209 |
| Wallowa County | 628 | 10.4% | 74 |
| Wasco County | 1,857 | 8.9% | 136 |
| Washington County | 26,398 | 5.6% | 2,508 |
| Wheeler County | 156 | 11.9% | 1 |
| Yamhill County | 6,738 | 7.9% | 712 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many veterans live in Oregon?
- The American Community Survey estimates 246,300 civilian veterans in Oregon (2020-2024), or 7.2% of residents 18 and older.
- Which Oregon counties have the most veterans?
- Multnomah County (31,614), Washington County (26,398), Lane County (23,869) have the most veterans.
- Where do veteran population numbers come from?
- They are American Community Survey 5-year estimates of civilian veterans ages 18 and older, from Census table B21001. Estimates have margins of error, especially in small counties.
- Where can veterans find VA services?
- VA medical centers, outpatient clinics and Vet Centers are listed in VA's facility directory, and the Veterans Crisis Line is available by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, table B21001