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Eugene, Oregon
Eugene, city, in Lane County, Oregon. Eugene had 178,618 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 176,654 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 179,591 (±78). GEOID 4123850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
178,618
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 176,654 · ACS 2020-2024: 179,591 ±78
Median household income
$66,562
±$2,212 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$460,400
±$5,640 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,402
±$28 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
Where is Eugene and what county is it in?
Eugene is a city in Lane County, Oregon. It covers 44.5 square miles of land, 3,971 residents per square mile in 2020.
Eugene is in the Eugene-Springfield, OR metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eugene, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 178,618 people lived in Eugene on July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Oregon (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 176,654 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 179,591 (±78).
| Measure | Eugene | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 179,591 ±78 | 384,207 | +11,289 |
| Households | 76,822 ±853 | 160,445 | +6,490 |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.02 | 2.33 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 80,856 ±858 | 169,788 | +6,697 |
Eugene's population since 2000
From 137,893 in 2000 to 178,618 in 2025: up 29.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eugene as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Eugene?
The median resident of Eugene is 35.2 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 11.7%. 7.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eugene | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±0.6 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.8% ±0.4 pts | 17.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±0.5 pts | 20.8% | – |
| Male | 48.8% ±0.6 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.7% ±0.7 pts | 10.5% | +1.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.2% ±0.9 pts | 78.2% | −3.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±0.4 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.2% ±0.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.0% ±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3% ±0.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7% ±0.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±0.7 pts | 17.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2% ±0.6 pts | 5.6% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.6% ±0.7 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 45.1% ±1.2 pts | 34.0% | +3.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.5% ±1.1 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.1% ±1.3 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.8% ±0.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Eugene earn?
Half of Eugene's 76,822 households earn less than $66,562 a year (±$2,212), against $71,544 in Lane County and $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,719 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,843 after inflation. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eugene | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,562 ±$2,212 | $71,544 | +$3,843 |
| Mean household income | $95,670 ±$3,042 | $92,524 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,560 ±$1,335 | $39,088 | +$3,383 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.0% ±1.2 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±3.1 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.3% ±1.3 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±0.4 pts | 97.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±0.9 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Eugene?
Owners occupy 47.9% of Eugene's occupied homes and renters 52.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $460,400 by its owner (±$5,640). The median renter pays $1,402 a month including utilities, and 50.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eugene | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $460,400 ±$5,640 | $430,600 | +$105,222 |
| Median gross rent | $1,402 ±$28 | $1,355 | +$133 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.1% ±2.5 pts | 46.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,119 ±$50 | $1,949 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 47.9% ±1.4 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 52.1% ±1.4 pts | 40.3% | – |
| Housing units | 80,856 ±858 | 169,788 | +6,697 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9% ±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.9% ±1.4 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% ±0.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.7% ±0.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1% ±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.2% ±1.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Eugene building?
Builders took permits for 850 new housing units in Eugene in 2025 (234 in single-family houses), 4.8 per 1,000 residents against 3.5 across Oregon.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Eugene work and get to work?
61.3% of Eugene's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.6%.
| Measure | Eugene | Lane County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.7% ±1.0 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% ±0.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 61.3% ±1.7 pts | 66.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±0.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Walked | 5.7% ±0.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±1.2 pts | 15.5% | +11.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.4 min ±0.5 | 20.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Eugene?
41 census tracts lie mostly in Eugene, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $17,069 (Tract 38.02) to $121,136 (Tract 22.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 43Lane County | 6,886 | $48,846 |
| Tract 37Lane County | 6,551 | $17,338 |
| Tract 31.01Lane County | 6,332 | $86,544 |
| Tract 26Lane County | 6,552 | $66,890 |
| Tract 38.02Lane County | 5,507 | $17,069 |
| Tract 48Lane County | 5,389 | $39,340 |
| Tract 44.03Lane County | 5,091 | $53,750 |
| Tract 39Lane County | 4,867 | $41,632 |
| Tract 30Lane County | 4,832 | $81,909 |
| Tract 54Lane County | 5,960 | $108,319 |
| Tract 25.05Lane County | 4,709 | $59,087 |
| Tract 50Lane County | 4,843 | $112,906 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Eugene) · Census block assignment files
How does Eugene compare with other places in Oregon?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eugene is the 150th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 240 in Oregon.
Eugene ranks 155th of 223 places in Oregon with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 72nd | 162 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th | 224 |
| Median household income | 155th | 223 |
| Per capita income | 84th | 224 |
| Median home value | 73rd | 224 |
| Median gross rent | 84th | 207 |
| Poverty rate | 25th | 175 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36th | 219 |
| Median age | 189th | 224 |
| Owner-occupied share | 217th | 224 |
| Work from home | 61st | 169 |
| Travel time to work | 169th | 221 |
Eugene's figures with every place in Oregon (CSV)
Every place in Oregon, sortable · Compare Eugene with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Eugene?
Every figure for Eugene on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Eugene are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Eugene.