Greater Eugene, Willamette Valley, OR Demographics
What is the population of Greater Eugene?
There are 176,144 residents in Greater Eugene, with a median age of 44. Of this, 49.87% are males and 50.13% are females. US-born citizens make up 93.5% of the resident pool in Greater Eugene, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.36%. Additionally, 3.14% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 147,509 people in Greater Eugene currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 176,144 | 0.9% |
| Male Population | 87,841 | 0.3% |
| Female Population | 88,303 | 1.5% |
Male Population 49.87%
Female Population 50.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 44 | 2.3% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 164,691 | 0.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 5,917 | -0.8% |
| Not Citizen | 5,536 | 6.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 93.5%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.36%
Not Citizen 3.14%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 416 | -10.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 17,690 | -9.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 3,902 | -0.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,070 | -4.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 147,509 | 2.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.24%
Moved from Same County 10.13%
Moved from Same State 2.23%
Moved from Different State 2.9%
Same House as Last Year 84.49%
What are the employment statistics in Greater Eugene?
White-collar workers make up 76.79% of the working population in Greater Eugene, while blue-collar employees account for 23.21%. There are also 20,775 entrepreneurs in Greater Eugene (12.01% of the workforce); 106,614 workers employed in private companies (61.64%); and 28,326 people working in governmental institutions (16.38%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 132,813 | 103.0% |
| Blue Collar | 40,153 | 97.0% |
White Collar 76.79%
Blue Collar 23.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 20,775 | 102.3% |
| Private Companies | 106,614 | 99.6% |
| Governmental Workers | 28,326 | 102.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 17,251 | 113.1% |
Self Employees 12.01%
Private Companies 61.64%
Governmental Workers 16.38%
Not for Profit Companies 9.97%
How many households are there in Greater Eugene?
There are a total of 71,869 households in Greater Eugene, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 61.57% of these Greater Eugene households, while non-family units account for the remaining 38.43%. Additionally, 26.96% of households have children and 73.04% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 71,869 | 1.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.0% |
| Family Households | 44,252 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 27,616 | 1.1% |
Family Households 61.57%
Non-Family Households 38.43%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 19,375 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 52,494 | 1.8% |
Households with Children 26.96%
Households without Children 73.04%
What are the median and average incomes in Greater Eugene?
The average annual household income in Greater Eugene is $98,004, while the median household income sits at $84,748 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $90,280, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $99,268. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $42,028 and $63,351, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $98,004 | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income | $84,748 | 13.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 23,638 | -1.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 148,136 | 1.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Greater Eugene?
There are 74,556 housing units in Greater Eugene, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1976. Of the 71,869 occupied housing units in Greater Eugene, 61.31% are owner-occupied, while 38.69% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.09% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $452,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,336 per month in Greater Eugene.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 74,556 | 1.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1976 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4,906 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5,708 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5,886 | -6.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9,666 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17,159 | -0.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6,673 | -3.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 10,181 | 0.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8,689 | 5.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,981 | 9.2% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 707 | 136.4% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 71,869 | 1.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 44,064 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 27,804 | -0.7% |
Owner Occupied 61.31%
Renter Occupied 38.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 27,799 | 1.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 16,265 | 2.9% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $452,800 | 10.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $365,100 | 23.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,336 | 4.4% |
With Mortgage 63.09%
Without Mortgage 36.91%
What is the level of education in Greater Eugene?
Approximately 31.65% of the population in Greater Eugene holds a high school degree (that's 44,886 residents), while 29.2% have attained a college certificate (41,402 locals) and 16.98% have a bachelor's degree (24,083 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,288 | -0.7% |
| Some High School | 44,886 | 1.2% |
| Some College | 41,402 | -11.6% |
| Associate Degree | 13,126 | 0.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24,083 | 1.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,019 | 3.5% |
No High School 2.32%
Some High School 31.65%
Some College 29.2%
Associate Degree 9.26%
Bachelor's Degree 16.98%
Graduate Degree 10.59%
What is the marital status of Greater Eugene residents?
A total of 50,212 people in Greater Eugene have never been married (which represents 33.41% of the total population), while 69,928 of them are wedded (46.53%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,002 (1.33%) and 20,560 (13.68%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 50,212 | 2.2% |
| Married | 69,928 | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2,002 | -13.6% |
| Widowed | 7,589 | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 20,560 | -1.6% |
Never Married 33.41%
Married 46.53%
Separated 1.33%
Widowed 5.05%
Divorced 13.68%
What are the most common means of transportation in Greater Eugene?
The top three means of transportation people in Greater Eugene use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 66,318 residents commute by car, 2,611 prefer going to work by walking and 2,068 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 66,318 | -0.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,825 | -8.6% |
| Railroad | 10 | 25.0% |
| Ferryboat | 13 | 30.0% |
| Bicycle | 2,068 | -15.0% |
| Motorcycle | 176 | 83.3% |
| TaxiCab | 46 | -6.1% |
| Walk | 2,611 | -6.8% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.