State
County
Land Area
44.1 sq mi
Density
3,998.1/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.10%
Growth Since 2010
12.98%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
389,103
Eugene is a city located in Oregon. With a 2020 population of 176,464, it is the 3rd largest city in Oregon (after Portland and Salem) and the 151st largest city in the United States. Eugene is currently growing at a rate of 1.10% annually and its population has increased by 12.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 156,185 in 2010. Eugene reached it's highest population of 176,464 in 2021. Spanning over 44 miles, Eugene has a population density of 3,998 people per square mile.
The average household income in Eugene is $72,070 with a poverty rate of 20.38%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,031 per month, and the median house value is $288,600. The median age in Eugene is 34.7 years, 33.4 years for males, and 36 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males.
Eugene is a city located in the state of Oregon. It serves as the county seat for Lane County. This city is most known for its outdoor activities and its culture of arts. Its official slogan is “A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors.”
There are more female residents than males, accounting for over 51% of the population. Just over 17% of Eugene’s population lives below the federal poverty line.
There are many churched located throughout Eugene, with many different religions represented. This includes Roman Catholic parishes, Lutheran churches, Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Halls, and Jewish synagogues.
Eugene has seen steady growth throughout its history, particularly during the 20th century. The city’s population exceeded 10,000 in 1920 before nearly doubling just two years later. By 1960, the community was over 50,000. It had more than doubled in 1980. In 2010, the population grew past 150,000. Current estimates show that the population is up 6.7% from the 2010 census, indicating that this city is only going to continue to grow in the years ahead.
The Kalapuyan people were the first people to settle the area that is now the city of Eugene. However, inhabitants were believed to have occupied that area as far back as 10,000 years ago.
The Europeans did not arrive in Eugene until the early 19th century when French fur traders settled in the Willamette Valley. The traders negotiated with the Kalapuyan natives for land. Though they initially only lived in the area seasonally, by the end of the 1920s, people were staying year-round. Many of the French settlers also began taking Native wives, increasing the population of mixed race people.
In the early 1930s, disaster struck with the arrival of a disease known as intermittent fever – or what is thought today to be malaria. Approximately 92% of Kalapuyans perished from the disease during the 1830s and 1840s.
After this, more white settlers moved to the area. From 1840 through 1860, 11,000 colonists moved to the area. The remaining Kalapuyan people were moved to Indian reservations. Mixed race settlers were given the difficult choice of staying or living on the reservation.
In 1846, Eugene Skinner brought over 1,000 colonists to settle the area. He built the first cabin that was used as a trading post. Eugene’s first post office was established in 1850. The area was originally called Skinner’s Mudhole but was renamed and incorporated as Eugene City in 1862 before changing its name once more to Eugene in 1889.
Eugene’s first college was Columbia College, which burned down twice in four years. It was not rebuilt after it burned for the second time. The University of Oregon was established in 1876. The city quickly grew a reputation for its beautiful natural environment, making it the ideal location for outdoor recreation such as running, bicycling and kayaking. One of the most notable things about this city through its history is that it was where Nike was created.
Through the 20th century, the city saw rapid population growth. However, in the 1980s, the population was negatively affected by the decline of the timber industry. Unemployment rates rose and people moved from the city. However, by the mid-1980s, the city bounced back and put more of a focus on the tech industry. Today, the city’s economy revolved primarily around the manufacturing of recreational vehicles and wood products.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eugene was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
Year | Total Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 389,103 | 3,518 | 0.90% |
2020 | 385,585 | 3,518 | 0.91% |
2019 | 382,067 | 3,518 | 0.92% |
2018 | 378,549 | 3,285 | 0.87% |
2017 | 375,264 | 6,390 | 1.70% |
2016 | 368,874 | 6,928 | 1.88% |
2015 | 361,946 | 3,919 | 1.08% |
2014 | 358,027 | 2,546 | 0.71% |
2013 | 355,481 | 406 | 0.11% |
2012 | 355,075 | 1,041 | 0.29% |
2011 | 354,034 | 2,114 | 0.60% |
2010 | 351,920 | 0.00% |
Race | Population | Percentage |
---|---|---|
White | 140,120 | 83.26% |
Two or More Races | 10,486 | 6.23% |
Asian | 7,514 | 4.46% |
Some Other Race | 5,572 | 3.31% |
Black or African American | 2,630 | 1.56% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,541 | 0.92% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 439 | 0.26% |
Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
---|---|---|---|
All | 70,332 | 2.3 | 47.3 |
Non Family | 34,269 | 1.52 | 29.5 |
Married | 26,466 | 2.99 | 73.3 |
Female | 6,738 | 3.15 | 38.3 |
Male | 2,859 | 3.29 | 41.1 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Less Than 9th Grade | 2,300 | 2.13% |
9th to 12th Grade | 4,338 | 4.01% |
High School Graduate | 18,230 | 16.85% |
Some College | 28,410 | 26.27% |
Associates Degree | 9,704 | 8.97% |
Bachelors Degree | 25,225 | 23.32% |
Graduate Degree | 19,951 | 18.45% |
Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
---|---|---|---|
White | 90,214 | 86,480 | 38,874 |
Hispanic | 8,130 | 6,028 | 2,109 |
Multiple Races | 4,058 | 3,771 | 1,500 |
Asian | 3,771 | 3,409 | 2,141 |
Other Race | 2,789 | 1,572 | 465 |
Black | 1,729 | 1,621 | 611 |
Native American | 843 | 662 | 105 |
Islander | 229 | 206 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.86%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.78%.
$33,217
Average Earnings
$37,766
Average Male
$30,686
Average Female
89.25% of Eugene residents speak only English, while 10.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.39% of the population.
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
---|---|---|---|
White | 126,999 | 22,930 | 18.06% |
Hispanic | 16,045 | 4,199 | 26.17% |
Multiple | 10,073 | 3,271 | 32.47% |
Asian | 7,218 | 2,348 | 32.53% |
Other | 5,257 | 928 | 17.65% |
Black | 2,516 | 707 | 28.10% |
Native | 1,509 | 541 | 35.85% |
Islander | 406 | 112 | 27.59% |
20.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.91%
Male Poverty Rate
20.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eugene is Native, with 35.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eugene is Other, with 17.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.29%.
38.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.5%
Male Marriage Rate
38.1%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
---|---|---|
White | 8,990 | 7.63% |
2 or More | 423 | 6.23% |
Hispanic | 377 | 3.24% |
Black | 120 | 5.37% |
Asian | 119 | 1.77% |
Other | 94 | 2.27% |
Indian | 62 | 4.78% |
Hawaiian | 34 | 9.14% |
12.68%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.91%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
92.41%
Native Born
7.59%
Foreign Born
4.52%
Non Citizen
3.06%
Naturalized
92.41% of Eugene residents were born in the United States, with 41.33% having been born in Oregon. 4.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
---|---|---|---|
2021 | 176,464 | 1,921 | 1.10% |
2020 | 174,543 | 1,921 | 1.11% |
2019 | 172,622 | 1,921 | 1.13% |
2018 | 170,701 | 1,310 | 0.77% |
2017 | 169,391 | 3,464 | 2.09% |
2016 | 165,927 | 3,017 | 1.85% |
2015 | 162,910 | 2,650 | 1.65% |
2014 | 160,260 | 1,819 | 1.15% |
2013 | 158,441 | 203 | 0.13% |
2012 | 158,238 | 814 | 0.52% |
2011 | 157,424 | 897 | 0.57% |
2010 | 156,527 | 18,634 | 1.28% |
2000 | 137,893 | 25,224 | 2.04% |
1990 | 112,669 | 7,005 | 0.64% |
1980 | 105,664 | 26,636 | 2.95% |
1970 | 79,028 | 28,051 | 4.48% |
1960 | 50,977 | 15,098 | 3.57% |
1950 | 35,879 | 15,041 | 5.58% |
1940 | 20,838 | 1,937 | 0.98% |
1930 | 18,901 | 8,308 | 5.96% |
1920 | 10,593 | 1,584 | 1.63% |
1910 | 9,009 | 5,773 | 10.78% |
1900 | 3,236 | 2,119 | 5.46% |
1880 | 1,117 | 256 | 2.64% |
1870 | 861 | 0.00% |