Total Federal Spending
$57.2B
FY2025 obligations
Oregon Federal Spending
$57.2B in FY2025 federal spending, $13,499 per capita.
$57.2B total · $13,499 per capita · FY2025 · Ranked #29 total, #29 per capita · 13.7% below national avg
In FY2025, Oregon received $57.2B in federal spending - $13,499 per capita, ranking #29 among 57 states and 13.7% below the national average. The most common award type is direct payments, accounting for 46.0% of tracked awards. The top spending agency is Social Security Administration.
Oregon · FY2025
Oregon received $57.2B in federal spending in FY2025 - $13,499 per resident, 13.7% below the national average, with direct payments the largest award category.
- Total federal spending
- $57.2B
- #29 of 57 states
- Per resident
- $13,499
- #29 per capita
- Counties receiving funds
- 36
- place of performance
- Top agency
- Social Security Administration
- $22.8B
According to USASpending.gov, the official federal award-transaction dataset, the federal government directed $57.2B to Oregon in FY2025, translating to $13,499 per resident across a population of 4,237,256. That per-capita figure is 13.7% below the $15,647 national average and ranks Oregon #29 of 57 states per capita, while total-dollar rank is #29, illustrating the difference between volume of federal dollars and intensity of federal dependence.
The award-type mix shows how federal awards break down in Oregon by count: 16,845 contracts, 8,015 grants, 3,262 loans, and 27,134 direct payments. The most common award type is direct payments at 46.0% of tracked awards in the state, with contracts a distant second at 16,845 awards. Social Security Administration is the single largest federal agency operating in Oregon, with $22.8B in obligations - more than Department of Health and Human Services's $21.6B.
Over the available history, federal spending in Oregon has grown 9.0% from $52.5B in FY2020 to $57.2B in FY2025. Combined with 36 counties receiving dollars and top recipient Oregon Health Authority-Public Health at $13.9B, this snapshot lets readers judge whether Oregon's federal footprint is expanding, stable, or being scaled back relative to FY2025.
It helps to read state totals through two different lenses. Total dollars measure the raw volume of federal money flowing into a state, which naturally favors larger and more populous states. Per-capita spending measures intensity, how much federal money lands per resident, and it surfaces smaller states whose economies lean heavily on federal installations, contracts, or transfer payments. The two rankings often disagree, which is exactly why both appear above. The award mix matters too: contracts signal procurement of goods and services, grants flow to universities, nonprofits, and local governments, and direct payments include programs such as Social Security and Medicare that scale with population. Every figure comes from USASpending.gov, the federal spending-transparency system the U.S. Treasury has operated since the DATA Act of 2014. Federal outlays exceeded $7.0 trillion in fiscal year 2025 (CBO Monthly Budget Review), and these are official government records rather than estimates, though late-posted and corrected awards can adjust a state's totals after the year closes. Our methodology details the per-capita denominator, the award categories, and the data vintage.
Source: USAspending.gov, Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS) + System for Award Management (SAM) Oregon federal awards (contracts, grants, loans, direct payments) for FY2025 · 2025 USAspending.gov publishes award-level data within ~30 days of obligation; categories follow OMB Object Class Codes. Per-capita metrics use Census ACS population estimates as the denominator.
Key Statistics
Total Spending
$57.2B
Rank #29
Per Capita
$13,499
Rank #29
Population
4,237,256
Contract Awards
16,845
Grant Awards
8,015
Per Capita
$13,499
Rank #29
Counties Receiving
36
federal dollars
Top Agency Share
$22.8B
Social Security Administration
Oregon award-type mix by count (FY2025)
Oregon per-capita federal spending vs. national average 71.9%
National average
Compared against the national average of $15,647 per resident.
Awards by Type
Direct Payments is the most common award type at 46.0% of tracked awards in Oregon (by count, not dollar value).
Direct Payments 27,134 awards (46.0%)
Contracts 16,845 awards (28.5%)
Grants 8,015 awards (13.6%)
Other 3,793 awards (6.4%)
Loans 3,262 awards (5.5%)
Comparison to National Average
| Metric | Oregon | National Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Spending | $13,499 | $15,647 | -13.7% |
| Contracts Share | 0.0% | - | - |
| Grants Share | 0.0% | - | - |
Top Federal Agencies in Oregon
Federal agencies ranked by total spending in Oregon during FY2025.
| # | Agency | Spending | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Security Administration | $22.8B | 39.8% |
| 2 | Department of Health and Human Services | $21.6B | 37.8% |
| 3 | Department of Agriculture | $3.2B | 5.5% |
| 4 | Department of Veterans Affairs | $2.8B | 4.8% |
| 5 | Department of Transportation | $1.7B | 2.9% |
| 6 | Department of Commerce | $1.1B | 1.8% |
| 7 | Department of Defense | $994.0M | 1.7% |
| 8 | Department of Education | $969.6M | 1.7% |
| 9 | Department of Energy | $858.3M | 1.5% |
| 10 | Department of Housing and Urban Development | $820.5M | 1.4% |
| 11 | Environmental Protection Agency | $495.8M | 0.9% |
| 12 | Department of Homeland Security | $408.8M | 0.7% |
Top Recipients in Oregon
Organizations and entities receiving the most federal funds in Oregon.
| # | Recipient | Total Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon Health Authority-Public Health | $13.9B |
| 2 | Oregon Health Authority | $12.4B |
| 3 | Oregon Department of Human Services | $2.1B |
| 4 | Oregon Department of Transportation | $1.1B |
| 5 | Oregon Department of Education | $734.6M |
| 6 | Oregon Business Development Department | $695.9M |
| 7 | Oregon Health && Science University | $369.1M |
| 8 | Oregon Military Department | $292.2M |
| 9 | Vigor Marine LLC | $280.3M |
| 10 | Oregon Department of Environmental Quality | $272.8M |
| 11 | Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon | $252.1M |
| 12 | Oregon State University | $236.9M |
| 13 | Oregon Department of Energy | $215.5M |
| 14 | Human Services, Oregon Department Of | $202.3M |
| 15 | Oha Office of Financial Services Dmap | $196.3M |
| 16 | Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission | $196.1M |
| 17 | Home Forward Development Enterprises | $188.6M |
| 18 | Tri-County Metropolitan Transportation District of Oregon | $175.6M |
| 19 | University of Oregon | $132.7M |
Spending Trends
Federal spending in Oregon increased 9.0% from FY2020 to FY2025.
| Fiscal Year | Total Spending | Per Capita | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $57.2B | $13,499 | 4,237,256 |
| FY2024 | $54.4B | $12,831 | 4,237,256 |
| FY2023 | $52.1B | $12,306 | 4,237,256 |
| FY2022 | $49.4B | $11,661 | 4,237,256 |
| FY2021 | $58.9B | $13,893 | 4,237,256 |
| FY2020 | $52.5B | $12,386 | 4,237,256 |
Counties in Oregon
36 counties ranked by federal spending in FY2025.
| # | County | Total Spending | Per Capita | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Multnomah County | $8.3B | $10,147 | 815,428 |
| 2 | Clackamas County | $4.4B | $10,354 | 421,401 |
| 3 | Lane County | $3.7B | $9,735 | 382,971 |
| 4 | Marion County | $3.6B | $10,395 | 345,920 |
| 5 | Washington County | $3.1B | $5,143 | 600,372 |
| 6 | Jackson County | $1.8B | $8,283 | 223,259 |
| 7 | Douglas County | $1.7B | $14,850 | 111,201 |
| 8 | Deschutes County | $1.5B | $7,600 | 198,253 |
| 9 | Benton County | $996.9M | $10,473 | 95,184 |
| 10 | Linn County | $995.7M | $7,742 | 128,610 |
| 11 | Josephine County | $887.2M | $10,071 | 88,090 |
| 12 | Yamhill County | $758.3M | $7,040 | 107,722 |
| 13 | Umatilla County | $696.5M | $8,698 | 80,075 |
| 14 | Klamath County | $689.2M | $9,929 | 69,413 |
| 15 | Coos County | $661.1M | $10,182 | 64,929 |
| 16 | Lincoln County | $637.3M | $12,647 | 50,395 |
| 17 | Polk County | $619.8M | $7,089 | 87,433 |
| 18 | Columbia County | $397.6M | $7,560 | 52,589 |
| 19 | Clatsop County | $366.4M | $8,922 | 41,072 |
| 20 | Crook County | $318.0M | $12,854 | 24,738 |
| 21 | Wasco County | $275.0M | $10,312 | 26,670 |
| 22 | Curry County | $269.4M | $11,490 | 23,446 |
| 23 | Union County | $262.6M | $10,026 | 26,196 |
| 24 | Tillamook County | $255.9M | $9,342 | 27,390 |
| 25 | Malheur County | $252.4M | $7,996 | 31,571 |
| 26 | Jefferson County | $206.0M | $8,407 | 24,502 |
| 27 | Hood River County | $185.8M | $7,749 | 23,977 |
| 28 | Baker County | $166.1M | $9,963 | 16,668 |
| 29 | Grant County | $93.4M | $12,918 | 7,233 |
| 30 | Wallowa County | $92.7M | $12,539 | 7,391 |
| 31 | Harney County | $88.4M | $11,798 | 7,495 |
| 32 | Lake County | $88.3M | $10,816 | 8,160 |
| 33 | Morrow County | $84.3M | $6,922 | 12,186 |
| 34 | Sherman County | $33.2M | $17,748 | 1,870 |
| 35 | Gilliam County | $31.9M | $16,004 | 1,995 |
| 36 | Wheeler County | $20.7M | $14,291 | 1,451 |
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Per-Capita Rankings
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Federal Spending Guides
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How Federal Contracts Are Awarded
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States With Similar Per Capita Spending
States with per capita federal spending closest to Oregon's $13,499.
What this means
Oregon ranks #29 of 57 states by FY2025 per-capita federal spending.
- Per-capita spending is 13.7% below the national average -- a structural signal, not a claim about efficiency or need. Per-capita rankings
- Social Security Administration is the single largest federal agency operating here, obligating 39.8% of every dollar tracked in Oregon. Agency rankings
- 36 counties in Oregon receive federal dollars -- the county-level pages break down exactly where. See counties
Per-capita and national-average figures use each state's most recent Census population estimate against the same FY total; they describe HOW money is distributed, not whether that distribution is justified.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much federal spending did Oregon receive in FY2025?
Oregon received $57.2B in total federal spending during Fiscal Year 2025. This equates to $13,499 per capita for the state's population of 4,237,256.
How does Oregon's federal spending per capita compare to the national average?
Oregon's per capita federal spending of $13,499 is 13.7% below the national average of $15,647. Oregon ranks #29 out of 57 states by per capita spending.
What is the largest category of federal spending in Oregon?
The most common award type is direct payments, accounting for 27,134 awards (46.0% of tracked awards). The second-largest is contracts at 16,845 awards.
Which federal agencies spend the most in Oregon?
The top federal agency spending in Oregon is Social Security Administration with $22.8B. Followed by Department of Health and Human Services ($21.6B) and Department of Agriculture ($3.2B).
How many counties in Oregon receive federal spending?
36 counties in Oregon receive federal spending. The county receiving the most is Multnomah County with $8.3B.
How has federal spending in Oregon changed over time?
Federal spending in Oregon increased by 9.0% from FY2020 ($52.5B) to FY2025 ($57.2B).
Where does Oregon rank nationally in federal spending?
Oregon ranks #29 out of 57 states in total federal spending and #29 in per capita spending. The state received $57.2B total ($13,499 per person) in FY2025.
Data Sources
- USASpending.gov: Federal spending data from the U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Fiscal Year: FY2025
- Award types: Contracts, grants, loans, direct payments, and other financial assistance
- Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimates used for per capita calculations
- Budget context: Agency totals cross-referenced with OMB Program and Financial Schedules where applicable
Spending figures represent obligated amounts from federal awards. Per capita calculations use Census population estimates. This information is for research and informational purposes only.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and presented.
Every figure on PlainSpending is computed directly from USASpending.gov award-transaction data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page aggregates every county-level federal award within the state, live from the dataset. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.