Eugene, Oregon Population 2024

178,457

Eugene is a city located in Lane County Oregon. Eugene has a 2024 population of 178,457. It is also the county seat of Lane County. Eugene is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 177,389 in 2020.

The average household income in Eugene is $89,619 with a poverty rate of 19.29%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in Eugene is 35.2 years, 34.9 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.

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.”

Eugene Gender and Religion Statistics

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 Population Growth

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.

Eugene Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eugene was:

  • White: 80.51%
  • Two or more races: 9.64%
  • Asian: 3.97%
  • Other race: 3.47%
  • Black or African American: 1.5%
  • Native American: 0.63%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.28%
State
Oregon
Land Area (mi²)
44.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
4,043.20/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
0.6% (1,068)
The current population of Eugene, Oregon is 178,457 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 177,389.

Eugene, Oregon Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White142,31380.51%
Two or more races17,0409.64%
Asian7,0123.97%
Other race6,1263.47%
Black or African American2,6531.5%
Native American1,1190.63%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4920.28%

White

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Eugene Population by Race

Eugene Population Pyramid 2024

Eugene Median Age

35.2

Total

34.9

Male

35.5

Female

Eugene Adults

There are 148,017 adults, (30,331 of whom are seniors) in Eugene.

Eugene Age Dependency

50.2

Age Dependency Ratio

25.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

24.4

Child Dependency Ratio

Eugene Sex Ratio

Female90,58651.25%
Male86,16948.75%

Eugene Population by Age

Eugene Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All75,5322.2447.852.2
Non Family38,9361.5431.268.8
Married26,5612.9575.824.2
Female7,3153.1236.163.9
Male2,7202.994555

2.83

Average Family Size

2.24

Average Household Size

47.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

Eugene Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

Eugene Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

Eugene Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 99.43%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55.42%.

Eugene Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$42,368

Average Earnings

$45,721

Average Male

$39,660

Average Female

Eugene Earnings by Educational Attainment

Eugene Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

Eugene Language

89.14% of Eugene residents speak only English, while 10.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.25% of the population.

Eugene Language

Eugene Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White131,68622,84017.34%
Hispanic17,4074,51725.95%
Multiple16,2903,64822.39%
Asian6,6861,93828.99%
Other5,8231,52726.22%
Black2,36094239.92%
Islander42816638.79%
Native1,02313913.59%

19.29%

Overall Poverty Rate

18.57%

Male Poverty Rate

19.97%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Eugene

The race most likely to be in poverty in Eugene is Black, with 39.92% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in Eugene is Native, with 13.59% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.86%.

Eugene Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade34.08%
High School18.63%
Some College12.07%
Bachelors or Greater6.76%

Eugene Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed38.78%
Female Unemployed38.64%
Female Employed14.32%
Male Employed10.21%

Eugene Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

Eugene Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

Eugene Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

37.0%

Overall Marriage Rate

38.7%

Male Marriage Rate

35.3%

Female Marriage Rate

Eugene Married by Age and Sex

male

female

Eugene Marriage

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.

Eugene Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Eugene Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

9,717

Number of Veterans

8,772

Male Veterans

945

Female Veterans

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Eugene Veterans by War

count

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Eugene Veterans by Age

count

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Eugene Veterans by Race

Eugene Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

9.08%

Veteran Poverty Rate

32.17%

Veteran Disability Rate

Eugene Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

62.9%

Labor Force Participation

58.4%

Employment Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

Eugene Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

Eugene Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

Eugene Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

40.48%

Born in Eugene

93.14%

Native Born

6.86%

Foreign Born

3.7%

Non Citizen

3.16%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

93.14% of Eugene residents were born in the United States, with 40.48% having been born in Oregon. 3.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

Eugene Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
2029179,7922670.15%
2028179,5252670.15%
2027179,2582670.15%
2026178,9912670.15%
2025178,7242670.15%
2024178,4572670.15%
2023178,1902670.15%
2022177,923-30-0.02%
2021177,9535640.32%
2020177,3894,8362.8%
2019172,5531,7761.04%
2018170,7771,2020.71%
2017169,5753,5272.12%
2016166,0483,0151.85%
2015163,0332,6791.67%
2014160,3541,8641.18%
2013158,4902110.13%
2012158,2798410.53%
2011157,4389220.59%
2010156,51600%
2000137,89325,22422.39%
1990112,6697,0056.63%
1980105,66426,63633.7%
197079,02828,05155.03%
196050,97715,09842.08%
195035,87915,04172.18%
194020,8381,93710.25%
193018,9018,30878.43%
192010,5931,58417.58%
19109,0095,773178.4%
19003,2362,119189.7%
18801,11725629.73%
1870861-178,931-99.52%
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Eugene Population by Year