Eugene, OR Demographics

A map of Eugene's Population by Race

Eugene, Oregon had a population of 176,654 in 2020. It was 74.8% White, 1.7% Black, 4.0% Asian, 10.6% Hispanic, 1.7% Native American/Other, and 7.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Eugene, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Eugene is the 2nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Eugene's White Population

132,159 residents of Eugene identify as White, or 74.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Eugene roughly similar to the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Eugene is ranked #317 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Eugene is more White than neighboring Springfield (74.1% White). Eugene is less White than neighboring River Road (79.3% White), Santa Clara (81.5% White), Coburg (82.5% White), and Creswell (80.4% White).

Eugene's Black Population

2,935 residents of Eugene identify as Black, or 1.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Eugene roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Eugene is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Eugene is more Black than neighboring River Road (0.8% Black), Santa Clara (0.8% Black), Coburg (0.4% Black), Springfield (1.1% Black), and Creswell (0.4% Black).

Eugene's Asian Population

7,083 residents of Eugene identify as Asian, or 4.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Eugene roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Eugene is ranked #35 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Eugene is more Asian than neighboring River Road (1.2% Asian), Santa Clara (1.6% Asian), Coburg (0.9% Asian), Springfield (1.4% Asian), and Creswell (1% Asian).

Eugene's Hispanic Population

18,729 residents of Eugene identify as Hispanic, or 10.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Eugene roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Eugene is ranked #121 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Eugene is more Hispanic than neighboring River Road (10.3% Hispanic), Santa Clara (7.8% Hispanic), Coburg (6.5% Hispanic), and Creswell (9.9% Hispanic). Eugene is less Hispanic than neighboring Springfield (14.5% Hispanic).

Eugene's Native American/Other Population

3,024 residents of Eugene identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Eugene roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Eugene is ranked #187 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Eugene is more Native American/Other than neighboring River Road (1.6% Native American/Other), and Coburg (1.6% Native American/Other). Eugene is less Native American/Other than neighboring Santa Clara (1.8% Native American/Other), and Springfield (2% Native American/Other).

Eugene's Multiracial Population

12,724 residents of Eugene identify as Multiracial, or 7.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Eugene roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Eugene is ranked #78 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Eugene is more Multiracial than neighboring River Road (6.7% Multiracial), Santa Clara (6.6% Multiracial), Springfield (6.9% Multiracial), and Creswell (6.6% Multiracial). Eugene is less Multiracial than neighboring Coburg (8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.