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Eugene

Oregon · 176,654 residents · 44.449 sq mi
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Eugene has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,689. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,500. 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176,654
+28%since 2000
from 137,893 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,974 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 3,102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+11%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
106K126K146K166K186K1990201020202024Eugene
2024180K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,689
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,850 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,576
+53%since 2000
from $21,315 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $145,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.8% in 2000
51.6% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+43%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(118,563)
Black1.2%(1,644)
Hispanic / Latino5%(6,843)
Asian3.5%(4,872)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(32,416)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(132,159)
Black1.7%(2,935)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(18,729)
Asian4%(7,083)
Other6.4%(11,289)
Diversity Score49.1%(86,746)
Diversity Score
49
+109%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+72%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eugene, Oregon?

Eugene, Oregon has about 176,654 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eugene, Oregon?

The typical household in Eugene, Oregon earns about $52,689 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eugene, Oregon expensive?

In Eugene, Oregon, the median home is worth about $304,500, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Eugene, Oregon?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eugene, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eugene, Oregon?

About 20.3% of people in Eugene, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eugene, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Eugene, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63,985 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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