Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR

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2021 Population

154,309

1.03% 1-year growth

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

35.4

0.282% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

19.7%

4.11% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$54,534

7.17% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$308,700

9.39% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

72,180

1.89% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR had a population of 154k people with a median age of 35.4 and a median household income of $54,534. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR grew from 152,731 to 154,309, a 1.03% increase and its median household income grew from $50,884 to $54,534, a 7.17% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.78%), White (Hispanic) (3.9%), Other (Hispanic) (3.58%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.17%).

10.2% of the households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lane County (West Central)--Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are University of Oregon (6,332 degrees awarded in 2021), Lane Community College (2,010 degrees), and Bushnell University (261 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was $308,700, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR borders Eugene (Northeast) & Springfield Cities PUMA, OR and Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR is home to a population of 154k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.7% of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (10.3k people).

In 2021, there were 13.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (120k people) in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 8.92k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 6.02k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are Spanish (7,928 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (1,151 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (773 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

78,155

Women

50.7%

76,141

Men

49.3%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 154,296 inhabitants, with 49.3% men, and 50.7% women.

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Citizenship

96.5%

2021 Citizenship

96.2%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.5% of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR

White (Non-Hispanic)
120k ± 2.12k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
8.92k ± 813
White (Hispanic)
6.02k ± 830

10.7%

Hispanic Population

16.5k people

10.7% of the people in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are hispanic (16.5k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,012 ± 1,334 people
China
928 ± 746 people
Canada
665 ± 632 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 3,012 Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR residents, followed by China with 928 and Canada with 665.

Foreign-Born Population

6.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

10.3k people

6.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

10.5k people

As of 2021, 6.7% of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR residents (10.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was 6.85%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,928 households (5.37%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
1,151 households (0.78%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
773 households (0.524%)

10.2% of the households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was Spanish. 5.37% of the households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,754 ± 295
Gulf War (2001-)
1,959 ± 326
Gulf War (1990s)
1,325 ± 304

Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR employs 72.2k people. The largest industries in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,548 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,195 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,873 people), and the highest paying industries are Psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals ($206,815), Water transportation ($184,612), and Waste management & remediation services ($137,353).

Males in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,183. The income inequality in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.481, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

34,555

Women

48.8%

36,283

Men

51.2%

The workforce of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR in 2020 was 70,838 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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Occupations

72.2k

2021 Value

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 1.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 70.8k employees to 72.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR, are Postsecondary teachers (3,398 people), Other managers (1,654 people), and Customer service representatives (1,627 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Oregon (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

72.2k

2021 Value

1.89%

1 Year growth

± 1.89%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR grew at a rate of 1.89%, from 70.8k employees to 72.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (7,548 people), Restaurants & Food Services (5,195 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,873 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR, though some of these residents may live in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,865

Median earning men ± $1,505

$29,258

Median earning women ± $1,130

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($78,614), Wholesale Trade ($47,060), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($42,053).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Construction ($48,315), Public Administration ($46,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($41,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Oregon.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing the state of Oregon. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (56.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.4%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 56.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Oregon

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Ron Wyden

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on February 5, 1996
Elected to the seat following the resignation of Bob Packwood.

Jeff Merkley

Senator from Oregon

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are the senators currently representing Oregon.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Oregon over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Oregon

Oregon is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Oregon have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR awarded 8,611 degrees. The student population of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,380 male students and 16,414 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are White (5,478 and 68.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (997 and 12.5%), Two or More Races (603 and 7.58%), and Asian (455 and 5.72%).

The largest universities in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR by number of degrees awarded are University of Oregon (6,332 and 73.5%), Lane Community College (2,010 and 23.3%), and Bushnell University (261 and 3.03%).

The most popular majors in Lane County (West Central)--Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are General Studies (680 and 7.9%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (533 and 6.19%), and General Business (511 and 5.93%).

The median tuition costs in Lane County (West Central)--Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR are $23,525 for private four year colleges, and $11,458 and $36,910 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 29,794 (44.9% men and 55.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 29,794 students enrolled in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR, 44.9% men and 55.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 18,523 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Advertising
331 degree-majors awarded
General Business
478 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
345 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Lane County (West Central)--Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was Advertising with 331 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Lane County (West Central)--Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Oregon
6,332 degrees awarded
Lane Community College
2,010 degrees awarded
Bushnell University
261 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Oregon with 6,332 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,661 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR, which is 0.74 times less than the 4,950 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,478 degrees mean that there were 5.49 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 997 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,525) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,398) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,461) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.676% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.265% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR in 2021 were Some college (40.6k), Bachelors Degree (25.9k), and High School or Equivalent (25.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was $308,700 in 2021, which is 1.26 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $282,200 to $308,700, a 9.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR is 52%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR is $54,534. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

Housing

Property

$308,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,700

$33,188

Median Property Taxes

±$1,275

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2021

65.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 52% of the housing units in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was Lake Oswego, West Linn, Wilsonville & Canby Cities PUMA, OR with a value of $106,290, followed by Forest Grove, Cornelius Cities, Bethany & Oak Hills PUMA, OR and Tigard, Tualatin & Sherwood Cities PUMA, OR, with respective values of $100,556 and $93,230.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$54,534

Median Household Income

± $1,708

63.8k

Number of Households

± 1,967

In 2021, the median household income of the 63.8k households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR grew to $54,534 from the previous year's value of $50,884.

The following chart displays the households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.481

2021 Wage GINI in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR

0.484

2020 Wage GINI in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR

In 2021, the income inequality in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was 0.481 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (64%)
Worked At Home (11.8%)
Carpooled (8.2%)

In 2021, 64% of workers in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR (29.3k out of 149k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.1% of the population of Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 45.6% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 1.48% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.5% under 18 years, 30.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.9%

Uninsured

45.6%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

1.48%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR declined by 2.07% from 7.05% to 6.9%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.