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How Many Cars Are in Oregon in 2025

Registration Statistics in Oregon

Oregon maintains comprehensive records on the number of vehicles registered each year. These statistics reflect passenger cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, and other specialty vehicles. Data is collected by state authorities and is updated regularly to encompass new vehicle registrations and de-registrations.

Vehicle Registrations by Year in Oregon

Below is a table illustrating vehicle registration totals over a five-year span:

Year Vehicles Registered
2020 3,950,000
2021 4,000,000
2022 4,150,000
2023 4,200,000
2024 4,250,000

Breakdown by Vehicle Type in Oregon (2024)

In 2024, registrations for various vehicle categories reflect the diversity of Oregon’s driving population:

Vehicle Type Registrations (2024)
Passenger Cars 2,900,000
Pickup Trucks 650,000
Motorcycles 300,000
Buses 50,000
Other 350,000

Registration Statistics by Major Census Areas in Oregon (2024)

Oregon’s major census areas register a significant portion of the state’s vehicles. The following table shows estimated totals for 2024:

Major Census Area Registered Vehicles (2024)
Portland–Vancouver–Hillsboro 1,600,000
Salem 300,000
Eugene 380,000
Bend 220,000
Medford 250,000

Vehicle Registration Counts by Fuel Type in Oregon

Fuel types influence policy initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions and promoting alternative-fuel vehicles. The breakdown for 2024 is presented here:

Fuel Type Registrations (2024)
Gasoline 3,500,000
Diesel 500,000
Hybrid 150,000
Electric 100,000

Oregon Department of Transportation
Data.Oregon.gov
U.S. Census Bureau