Census tract · Lane County
Census Tract 42, Lane County, Oregon
Census Tract 42, GEOID 41039004200, in Lane County, Oregon, mostly within Eugene (99% of its census blocks). 3,282 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±379); the 2020 Census counted 3,309.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,282
±379 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,309
Median household income
$46,019
±$11,906 (90% margin)
Lane County: $71,544
Median home value
$292,400
±$38,355 (90% margin)
Lane County: $430,600
Median gross rent
$1,231
±$165 (90% margin)
Lane County: $1,355
Where is Census Tract 42?
Census Tract 42 is one of 93 census tracts in Lane County, Oregon. It covers 1.50 square miles of land, 2,213 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 41039004200, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Eugene | 99% |
8 census tracts border Census Tract 42: Tract 26 ($66,890), Tract 27 ($80,324), Tract 39 ($41,632), Tract 40 ($32,096), Tract 41 ($79,714), Tract 43 ($48,846), Tract 44.03 ($53,750) and Tract 45.02 ($39,308). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 42?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 42's population at 3,282 (±379) in 1,620 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,309 residents and 1,676 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Eugene |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,282 ±379 | 179,591 |
| Households | 1,620 ±261 | 76,822 |
| Average household size | 1.68 ±0.16 | 2.23 |
| Housing units | 1,781 ±269 | 80,856 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 42?
The median resident of Census Tract 42 is 37.9 years old; 11.7% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.1%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Eugene |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 ±2.5 | 35.2 |
| Under 18 years | 11.7% ±3.2 pts | 15.8% |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±4.5 pts | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.1% ±6.4 pts | 11.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.4% ±7.3 pts | 74.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±2.1 pts | 1.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 7.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3% ±5.0 pts | 11.3% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.4% ±2.9 pts | 5.7% |
| With a disability | 22.1% ±6.6 pts | 15.4% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.7% ±2.6 pts | 5.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.0% ±4.6 pts | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6% ±8.5 pts | 45.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.1% ±7.9 pts | 20.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 72.9% ±8.4 pts | 76.1% |
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 Census Tract 42 earn?
Half of the 1,620 households in Census Tract 42 earn less than $46,019 a year (±$11,906), against $71,544 across Lane County: 83rd highest of the county's 91 tracts with a reliable estimate. 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Eugene |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $46,019 ±$11,906 | $66,562 |
| Mean household income | $55,578 ±$7,394 | $95,670 |
| Per capita income | $28,535 ±$4,468 | $41,560 |
| People below the poverty line | 34.0% ±9.1 pts | 19.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.9% ±21.2 pts | 15.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.7% ±8.5 pts | 18.3% |
| Households with a computer | 97.8% ±1.9 pts | 97.8% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.6% ±5.1 pts | 92.0% |
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 Census Tract 42?
Owners occupy 25.1% of Census Tract 42's occupied homes and renters 74.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $292,400 by its owner (±$38,355). The median renter pays $1,231 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Eugene |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $292,400 ±$38,355 | $460,400 |
| Median gross rent | $1,231 ±$165 | $1,402 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0% ±11.3 pts | 50.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,635 ±$372 | $2,119 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 25.1% ±7.2 pts | 47.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 74.9% ±7.2 pts | 52.1% |
| Housing units | 1,781 ±269 | 80,856 |
| Single-family detached homes | 36.7% ±8.8 pts | 50.9% |
| Mobile homes | 4.2% ±3.4 pts | 3.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 1.3% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 10.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.2% ±8.7 pts | 6.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 21.7% ±8.7 pts | 10.2% |
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 do people in Census Tract 42 get to work?
48.6% of Census Tract 42's workers drive alone and 13.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.1%.
| Measure | Tract 42 | Eugene |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.9% ±5.8 pts | 62.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 15.1% ±6.4 pts | 7.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 48.6% ±11.3 pts | 61.3% |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±5.3 pts | 7.4% |
| Public transportation | 13.2% ±11.3 pts | 2.6% |
| Walked | 6.3% ±4.8 pts | 5.7% |
| Worked from home | 13.6% ±7.0 pts | 17.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.0 min ±4.7 | 18.4 min |
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
How does Census Tract 42 compare with the other tracts in Lane County?
Among Lane County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 42 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Lane County | In Eugene |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 71st of 92 | 35th of 45 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 92 | 35th of 45 |
| Median household income | 83rd of 91 | 38th of 44 |
| Per capita income | 80th of 92 | 37th of 45 |
| Median home value | 87th of 90 | 42nd of 43 |
| Median gross rent | 60th of 87 | 33rd of 44 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 84 | 7th of 43 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 92 | 39th of 45 |
| Median age | 66th of 92 | 29th of 45 |
| Owner-occupied share | 83rd of 89 | 36th of 42 |
The tracts next to it on Lane County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 43 | 80th | $48,846±$4,609 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 31.04 | 81st | $48,611±$10,618 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 45.01 | 82nd | $46,563±$5,620 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 42 | 83rd | $46,019±$11,906 |
| Tract 33.02 | 84th | $44,219±$19,045 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 39 | 85th | $41,632±$4,602 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 15 | 86th | $41,192±$10,371 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 42?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 42 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections