County · Oregon
Lane County, Oregon
Lane County, Oregon. Lane County had 381,584 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. It holds 22 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 10 census-designated) and 93 census tracts. GEOID 41039.
Lane County is the county of the Eugene-Springfield, OR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
381,584
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 382,971 · ACS 2020-2024: 384,207
Median household income
$71,544
±$1,376 (90% margin)
Oregon: $83,011
Median home value
$430,600
±$4,205 (90% margin)
Oregon: $477,600
Median gross rent
$1,355
±$23 (90% margin)
Oregon: $1,525
How many people live in Lane County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 382,971 residents in Lane County. The Census Bureau estimates 381,584 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Oregon grew 0.9%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 384,207 over 4,554 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lane County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 384,207 | 4,254,293 | +10,867 |
| Households | 160,445±760 | 1,718,422 | +8,133 |
| Average household size | 2.33±0.01 | 2.42 | −0.07 |
| Housing units | 169,788±143 | 1,857,992 | +7,177 |
Lane County's population since 2000
From 322,959 in 2000 to 381,584 in 2025: up 18.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Lane County?
Lane County holds 22 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 10 census-designated places. The largest is Eugene with 178,618 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eugene | 176,654 | $66,562 |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 61,851 | $68,761 |
| Santa Clara | 11,239 | $88,344 |
| Cottage Grove | 10,574 | $80,875 |
| Florence | 9,396 | $53,333 |
| River Road | 8,732 | $81,589 |
| Junction City | 6,787 | $85,595 |
| Creswell | 5,641 | $100,385 |
| Veneta | 5,214 | $66,890 |
| Oakridge | 3,206 | $40,297 |
| Heceta Beach | 1,912 | $79,938 |
| Dunes City | 1,428 | $65,313 |
| Coburg | 1,306 | $98,000 |
| Lowell | 1,196 | $99,440 |
| DexterGEOID 4119250 | 893 | $38,304 |
| JasperGEOID 4137150 | 793 | $68,684 |
| MarcolaGEOID 4145850 | 580 | $97,778 |
| ElmiraGEOID 4123000 | 546 | $60,897 |
| Mapleton | 493 | $56,875 |
| TrentGEOID 4174550 | 339 | not published |
| CheshireGEOID 4113000 | 329 | not published |
| WestfirGEOID 4179950 | 259 | $66,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lane County?
The median resident of Lane County is 40.3 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.5%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lane County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±0.2 | 40.4 | +0.9 |
| Under 18 years | 17.5% | 19.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±0.1 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.5% | 14.7% | +1.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.2%±0.2 pts | 71.4% | −3.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.4%±0.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4%±0.3 pts | 9.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8%±0.5 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.5%±0.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.1%±0.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6%±0.4 pts | 5.9% | −1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.3%±0.4 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.0%±0.8 pts | 36.8% | +3.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±0.6 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
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 Lane County earn?
Half of Lane County's 160,445 households earn less than $71,544 a year (±$1,376), against $83,011 in Oregon. In 2015-2019 the median was $64,520 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,024 after inflation. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lane County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,544±$1,376 | $83,011 | +$7,024 |
| Mean household income | $92,524±$1,958 | $111,542 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,088±$808 | $45,612 | +$2,530 |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3%±0.7 pts | 11.9% | −2.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.2%±1.8 pts | 13.2% | −5.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.1%±1.0 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±0.7 pts | 92.4% | – |
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 Lane County?
Owners occupy 59.7% of Lane County's occupied homes and renters 40.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $430,600 by its owner (±$4,205). The median renter pays $1,355 a month including utilities, and 46.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lane County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $430,600±$4,205 | $477,600 | +$106,681 |
| Median gross rent | $1,355±$23 | $1,525 | +$138 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.4%±2.1 pts | 43.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,949±$27 | $2,157 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.7%±0.9 pts | 63.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 169,788±143 | 1,857,992 | +7,177 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.2%±0.8 pts | 62.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.1%±0.5 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.2 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6%±0.5 pts | 10.7% | – |
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 Lane County building?
Builders took permits for 1,545 new housing units across Lane County in 2025 (730 single-family), 4.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lane County get to work?
66.0% of Lane County's workers drive alone and 15.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.4%.
| Measure | Lane County | Oregon | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.2%±0.7 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4%±0.5 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0%±1.1 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±0.7 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.3%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.5%±0.7 pts | 19.0% | +9.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min±0.4 | 23.0 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 are Lane County's census tracts?
Lane County is divided into 93 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,069 (Tract 38.02) to $128,056 (Tract 18.04).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lane County compare with Oregon's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 4th of 36 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 36 |
| Residents per square mile | 8th of 36 |
| Median household income | 17th of 36 |
| Median home value | 11th of 36 |
| Median gross rent | 11th of 36 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 36 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 36 |
| Median age | 25th of 36 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Lane County 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' school search.