Historical Settlement
Unlike Mex America, Oregon is partially controlled by United States in West coast.Before european arrival, many different number of native americans present in the Pacific Northwest region.They mostly depended on fishing and marine mammal for their food.The Lewis Clark Expedition in 1803 open up settlement of europeans. British and Americans did fur trading and control the Oregon territory.Most of the early settlements in Oregon happened in fertile Willamette Valley.However, relative isolation of region from the rest of the country, keep Pacific Northwest from rapid settlement.After 1880's ,completion of transcontinental rail road attract many to settle in this region. Also large number of immigrants from Canada,the British isles, Germany, Scandinavia and other parts of the Europe settled in early 19th century. Later Latinos,Asians and Russians also settled in this region in large numbers.Today, Oregon has a significant amount of diversity.However, white population still the vast majority in contrast to Mex America region.
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| Oregon demographics based on 2010 census |
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