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METRO AREA · 2010 ACS

Eugene Metro

Eugene-Springfield, OR · 1 counties · 351,715 residents · 4,554.092 sq mi
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Eugene has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,923. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $230,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
351,715
+9%since 2000
from 322,959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.0
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
273K303K334K364K394K1990201020202024Eugene
2024384K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,923
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,942 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,869
+21%since 2000
from $19,681 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$230,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$769
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $604 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.4
+46%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(286,075)
Black0.7%(2,391)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(14,874)
Asian2%(6,390)
Other0%
Diversity Score18%(58,182)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(297,808)
Black0.9%(3,102)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(26,167)
Asian2.3%(8,169)
Other4.4%(15,516)
Diversity Score33.9%(119,145)
Diversity Score
34
+88%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+52%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.9%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

EugeneCENTRAL178,618SpringfieldCENTRAL61,431
What's inside

1 component county

Lane CountyCENTRAL381,584
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eugene-Springfield, OR?

Eugene-Springfield, OR has about 351,715 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eugene-Springfield, OR?

The typical household in Eugene-Springfield, OR earns about $42,923 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eugene-Springfield, OR expensive?

In Eugene-Springfield, OR, the median home is worth about $230,000, and the typical rent is about $769 a month.

How educated are people in Eugene-Springfield, OR?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eugene-Springfield, OR hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eugene-Springfield, OR?

About 16.7% of people in Eugene-Springfield, OR live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eugene-Springfield, OR grown since 1990?

Yes, Eugene-Springfield, OR has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68,803 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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