Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR

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2024 Population

112,817

US Senator

Ron Wyden

Democratic Party

US Senator

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Party

2024 Poverty Rate

11%

6.46% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Property Value

$443,800

12.6% 1-year growth

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4.47% of the households in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) 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.

99% of the residents in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was $443,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%.

Most people in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was 2 cars per household.

Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR borders Benton County & Linn County (South)--Corvallis & Harrisburg Cities PUMA, OR, Crook & Jefferson & Deschutes (Outside Bend) Counties--Redmond & Prineville Cities PUMA, OR, Douglas County PUMA, OR, Lane County (West Central)--Eugene City (West & South) PUMA, OR, Lane County (East Central)--Eugene (Northeast) & Springfield Cities PUMA, OR, Linn County (North & East)--Albany & Lebanon Cities PUMA, OR, Klamath, Malheur, Lake & Harney Counties PUMA, OR, and Polk & Lincoln Counties PUMA, OR.

United States Oregon

Population & Diversity

Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR is home to a population of 113k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.11% of Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR residents were born outside of the country (3.51k people).

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR are Spanish (2,909 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (238 households), and Russian (213 households).

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2024 Citizenship

98.9%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
497 ± 546 people
Canada
474 ± 533 people
Philippines
283 ± 412 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 497 Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR residents, followed by Canada with 474 and Philippines with 283.

Foreign-Born Population

3.11%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

3.51k people

3.09%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

3.5k people

As of 2024, 3.11% of Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR residents (3.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was 3.09%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,909 households (2.7%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
238 households (0.221%)
Russian
213 households (0.198%)

4.47% of the households in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was Spanish. 2.7% of the households in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) 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
3,963 ± 415
Gulf War (2001-)
1,307 ± 293
Gulf War (1990s)
911 ± 186

Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.03 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR.

Health

94.7% of the population of Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR has health coverage, with 36.7% on employee plans, 20.5% on Medicaid, 19.4% on Medicare, 15.6% on non-group plans, and 2.42% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Oregon see 1,064 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1177 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 137 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,064 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Oregon

Primary care physicians in Oregon see an average of 1,064 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,064 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Oregon in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 14.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.35%

Uninsured

36.7%

Employer Coverage

20.5%

Medicaid

19.4%

Medicare

15.6%

Non-Group

2.42%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR declined by 10.1% from 5.95% to 5.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

Males in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $59,726. The income inequality in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

21,005

Women

47.2%

23,501

Men

52.8%

The workforce of Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR in 2024 was 44,506 people, with 47.2% woman, and 52.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

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.

Industries

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,372

Median earning men ± $2,318

$38,377

Median earning women ± $3,002

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($92,833), Wholesale Trade ($91,389), and Construction ($63,603).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,356), Public Administration ($56,944), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,981).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Oregon.

Y-Axis

2.87%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.97M people employed in Oregon. This represents a 2.87% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.1%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

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 Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR. Showing the available data for Oregon.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (55.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.5%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Oregon went to Kamala Harris with 55.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Oregon for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, NaNM% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while NaNM% 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 Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (26.4k), Some college (25.1k), and Bachelors Degree (15.1k).

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 Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was $443,800 in 2024, which is 1.33 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $394,200 to $443,800, a 12.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$443,800

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,796

$35,511

Median Property Taxes

±$1,339

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 Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

Homeownership

2024

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 76.7% of the housing units in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Wage Distribution

0.436

2024 Wage GINI in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR

0.44

2023 Wage GINI in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR

In 2024, the income inequality in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.808% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.9%)
Worked At Home (15.9%)
Carpooled (9.84%)

In 2024, 69.9% of workers in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.9%) and those who carpooled to work (9.84%).

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

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.33% of the workforce in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) 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 Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) PUMA, OR (12.3k out of 112k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lane County (Outside Eugene & Springfield Cities) 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.