Eugene, OR

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2020 Population

170,457

1.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2020 Median Age

0.865% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

20.3%

0.468% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,689

3.39% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$304,500

5.51% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

84,814

2.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Eugene, OR had a population of 170k people with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $52,689. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Eugene, OR grew from 168,302 to 170,457, a 1.28% increase and its median household income grew from $50,962 to $52,689, a 3.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eugene, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (77.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.22%), White (Hispanic) (4.64%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.31%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.25%).

None of the households in Eugene, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Eugene, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Eugene, OR are University of Oregon (6,332 degrees awarded in 2021), Bushnell University (261 degrees), and New Hope Christian College-Eugene (8 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Eugene, OR was $304,500, and the homeownership rate was 47.7%.

Most people in Eugene, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Eugene, OR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Eugene, OR is home to a population of 170k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.41% of Eugene, OR residents were born outside of the country (12.6k people).

In 2020, there were 14.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (132k people) in Eugene, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.9k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 7.91k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2020 Citizenship

95.5%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.6% of Eugene, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Eugene, OR was 95.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Eugene, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eugene, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
132k ± 1.33k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.9k ± 841
White (Hispanic)
7.91k ± 827

10.4%

Hispanic Population

17.7k people

10.4% of the people in Eugene, OR are hispanic (17.7k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Eugene, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Oregon.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
141,609 ± 9,081 people
Vietnam
22,538 ± 3,676 people
China
22,455 ± 3,669 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Oregon was Mexico, the natal country of 141,609 Oregon residents, followed by Vietnam with 22,538 and China with 22,455.

Foreign-Born Population

7.41%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

12.6k people

7.59%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

12.8k people

As of 2020, 7.41% of Eugene, OR residents (12.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eugene, OR was 7.59%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Eugene, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,339 ± 347
Gulf War (2001-)
1,870 ± 326
Korea
891 ± 185

Eugene, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.79 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Eugene, OR employs 84.8k people. The largest industries in Eugene, OR are Educational Services (13,481 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,478 people), and Retail Trade (10,474 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($83,594), Utilities ($72,438), and Public Administration ($55,764).

Males in Oregon have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,561. The income inequality in Oregon (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

84.8k

2020 Value

± 2,353

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 3.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Eugene, OR grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 82.9k employees to 84.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eugene, OR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,087 people), Management Occupations (8,812 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (8,410 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eugene, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

84.8k

2020 Value

± 2,353

2.29%

1 Year growth

± 3.68%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Eugene, OR grew at a rate of 2.29%, from 82.9k employees to 84.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eugene, OR, are Educational Services (13,481 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (13,478 people), and Retail Trade (10,474 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eugene, OR, though some of these residents may live in Eugene, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$33,754

Median earning men ± $1,468

$27,183

Median earning women ± $990

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($80,750), Wholesale Trade ($53,339), and Information ($52,841).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($50,026), Wholesale Trade ($42,700), and Public Administration ($42,519).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Electronics with $23.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($18.8B) and Wood prods. ($13.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Oregon.

$183B

2020 Value in Oregon

$358B

Projected 2050 Value in Oregon

95.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound Oregon trade was $183B. This is expected to increase 95.4% to $358B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$33.6B
California
$27.6B
Texas
$6.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $33.6B, followed by California with $27.6B and Texas and $6.1B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Oregon shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Eugene, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Eugene, OR awarded 6,601 degrees. The student population of Eugene, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 20,426 male students and 25,548 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eugene, OR are White (4,117 and 67.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (746 and 12.3%), Two or More Races (473 and 7.79%), and Asian (421 and 6.94%).

The largest universities in Eugene, OR by number of degrees awarded are University of Oregon (6,332 and 95.9%), Bushnell University (261 and 3.95%), and New Hope Christian College-Eugene (8 and 0.121%).

The most popular majors in Eugene, OR are General Business (478 and 7.24%), General Psychology (368 and 5.57%), and Advertising (352 and 5.33%).

The median tuition costs in Eugene, OR are $23,525 for private four year colleges, and $11,458 and $36,910 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Eugene, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 45,974 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 45,974 students enrolled in Eugene, OR, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 28,136 records, of which 55.3% were women and 44.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Advertising
331 degree-majors awarded
General Business
478 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
345 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Eugene, OR was Advertising with 331 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Eugene, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Oregon
6,332 degrees awarded
Bushnell University
261 degrees awarded
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Oregon with 6,332 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,833 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eugene, OR, which is 0.752 times less than the 3,768 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,117 degrees mean that there were 5.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 746 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,525) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,398) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,140) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Measure

In 2020, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.812% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were Some college (878k), High School or Equivalent (788k), and Bachelors Degree (661k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Eugene, OR was $304,500 in 2020, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $288,600 to $304,500, a 5.51% increase. The homeownership rate in Eugene, OR is 47.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Eugene, OR have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eugene, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Eugene, OR is $52,689. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Eugene, OR was Census Tract 24.01 with a value of $98,847, followed by Census Tract 52 and Census Tract 29.03, with respective values of $93,600 and $91,250.

Housing

Property

$304,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,025

$34,221

Median Property Taxes

±$1,304

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Eugene, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Eugene, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

47.7%

Homeownership

2020

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 47.7% of the housing units in Eugene, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 47.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Eugene, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 24.01
Census Tract 52
Census Tract 29.03

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Eugene, OR was Census Tract 24.01 with a value of $98,847, followed by Census Tract 52 and Census Tract 29.03, with respective values of $93,600 and $91,250.

The following map shows all of the places in Eugene, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,689

Median Household Income

± $1,783

71.7k

Number of Households

± 2,128

In 2020, the median household income of the 71.7k households in Eugene, OR grew to $52,689 from the previous year's value of $50,962.

The following chart displays the households in Eugene, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Eugene, OR is from Oregon.

0.464

2020 Wage GINI in Oregon

0.465

2019 Wage GINI in Oregon

In 2020, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.249% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (65.4%)
Carpooled (9.84%)
Walked (7.54%)

In 2018, 65.4% of workers in Eugene, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.84%) and those who walked to work (7.54%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eugene, OR have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.8% of the workforce in Eugene, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Eugene, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Eugene, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Eugene, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

20.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eugene, OR (33.5k out of 165k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eugene, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Eugene, OR has health coverage, with 45.8% on employee plans, 17.7% on Medicaid, 12.5% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.44% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Oregon was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Lane County, OR see 1198 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.92% increase from the previous year (1164 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1325 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 103 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lane County, OR.

1,198 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lane County, OR

Primary care physicians in Lane County, OR see an average of 1,198 patients per year. This represents a 2.92% increase from the previous year (1,164 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lane County, OR in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.1% under 18 years, 31% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.68%

Uninsured

45.8%

Employer Coverage

17.7%

Medicaid

12.5%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

1.44%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eugene, OR declined by 1.21% from 6.77% to 6.68%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Eugene, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.