CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 42
Oregon · Lane County · 3,282 residents · 1.495 sq mi
Notable rankings
#23highest high poverty in OR34.0%#49lowest low income in OR$46,019#92lowest low home value in OR$292,400#276lowest low rent in OR$1,231TRACT SHAPE · Lane County, OR
The short version
Census Tract 42 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,019. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $292,400. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Lane County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,282
+1%since 2020
from 3,259 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,195 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 2,180 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
−2%since 2020
from 38.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$46,019
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $36,325 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,535
+35%since 2020
from $21,120 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
+9%since 2020
from 0.358 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13%
Other services8.2%
Retail trade5.1%
Public administration2.3%
Wholesale trade2.2%
Finance & insurance2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
Construction1.6%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$292,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $247,800 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,231
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $822 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
25.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
74.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2020
from 43.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
−7%since 2020
from 6.8 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(2,391)
Black2.1%(70)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(525)
Asian2.1%(68)
Other6.3%(205)
Diversity Score53.9%(1,756)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(2,541)
Black0.9%(29)
Hispanic / Latino13.1%(429)
Asian1.2%(39)
Other7.4%(244)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,550)
Diversity Score
47
−12%since 2020
from 54 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 23.7% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 87.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
21.0 min
−4%since 2020
from 21.8 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2020
from 55.2% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 20.5% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
15.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 11.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 72.7% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
63.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.9% in 2020
Female
37.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 39.1% in 2020
Foreign born
3.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.8% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 13.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 90.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 87.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.9% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 3,282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $46,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $292,400, and the typical rent is about $1,231 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 34.0% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Lane CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024