Eugene, OR — City Profile & Demographics 2026
Population 177,520 · Oregon · Updated May 2026
Population
177,520
Median Income
$63,836
Home Price
$478,489
Unemployment
7.6%
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Bachelor's+
44.2%
Full Demographics — Eugene, OR
27 metrics across 8 categories, compared to US national averages.
Demographics
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 177,520 | — | |
| Pop. Density / sq mi | N/A | — | |
| Median Age | 35.4 | 38.9 | |
| Foreign Born | 6.8% | 13.8% | |
| White | 78.9% | 61.6% | |
| Black | 1.8% | 12.4% | |
| Asian | 3.9% | 6.0% | |
| Hispanic | 11.4% | 18.7% | |
| Spanish at Home | N/A | 13.2% |
Economy
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median HH Income | $63,836 | $74,580 | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,035 | $40,480 | |
| Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)BEA MSA-level | $63,691 | $64,500 | |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6% | 3.8% | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 11.5% | |
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.2% | 35.8% |
Housing
Source: Zillow ZHVI, Census ACS
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $478,489 | $410,000 | |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.6% | 65.4% |
Safety
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 355 | 380 | |
| Property Crime / 100KFBI CDE (state-level est.) | 3001 | 1950 |
Health
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity RateCDC PLACES | 34.0% | 33.0% | |
| Diabetes RateCDC PLACES | 9.4% | 11.6% | |
| Poor Mental HealthCDC PLACES — 14+ days/month | 19.9% | 14.0% | |
| No Health InsuranceCDC PLACES | 8.3% | 9.6% | |
| Binge DrinkingCDC PLACES | 15.1% | 15.5% | |
| Current SmokersCDC PLACES | 11.9% | 12.5% |
Climate
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Annual TempNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 52.5°F | 54.5°F | |
| Annual PrecipitationNOAA 1991–2020 normal | 46.1 in | 30.2 in |
Air Quality
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 Annual AvgEPA AQS (state-level est.) | 9.0 µg/m³ | 8.5 µg/m³ | |
| Good Air DaysAQI ≤ 50 | 55.0% | 70.0% |
Commute
| Metric | Eugene, OR | US Average | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Commute TimeCensus ACS | 19.9 min | 27.0 min |
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About Eugene, OR
Eugene is a city in Oregon, United States. With a population of 177,520, it is one of the notable cities in the region. Compared to the US average, Eugene shows stronger educational attainment (44.2% bachelor's degree vs 35.8% bachelor's degree US avg) and violent crime rate (355/100K violent crime vs 380/100K violent crime US avg). However, the city has a higher household income at $63,836 median HH income, compared to the US average of $74,580 median HH income. Data sourced from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Survey (2023), CDC PLACES, FBI CDE, NOAA, and EPA.