Eugene
City in Lane County, Oregon
Eugene is a city in Lane County, Oregon, with 176,654 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 430 ft (131 m) above sea level. The nearest town is River Road, 2.0 miles N.
- 176,654residents (2020 Census)
- 430 ftelevation · 131 m
- 45.3 sq miland area · 117.3 km²
- 3,902 / sq mipopulation density
- 97401main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Eugene
Eugene ( yoo-JEEN) is a city in and the county seat of Lane County, Oregon, United States. It is located at the southern end of the Willamette Valley, near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers, about 50 miles (80 km) east of the Oregon Coast and approximately 110 miles south of Portland.
The second-most populous city in Oregon, Eugene had a population of 176,654 as of the 2020 United States census and it covers a city area of 44.21 sq mi (114.5 km2). The Eugene-Springfield metropolitan statistical area is the second-largest in Oregon after Portland. In 2022, Eugene's population was estimated to have reached 179,887.
Eugene is home to the University of Oregon, Bushnell University, and Lane Community College. The city is noted for its natural environment, recreational opportunities (especially bicycling, hiking trails, running/jogging, rafting, and kayaking), and focus on the arts, along with its history of civil unrest, riots, and green activism. Eugene's official motto is "A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors". It is also referred to as the "Emerald City" and as "Track Town, USA". The Nike Corporation had its beginnings in Eugene. In July 2022, the city hosted the 18th World Athletics Championship.
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Living in Eugene
- Median household income
- $66,562
- Median home value
- $460,400
- Median rent
- $1,402/mo
- Median age
- 35.2
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Eugene had 176,654 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 176,654 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,902 per sq mi (1,506 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eugene at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Lane County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 176,654 (2020) |
| Land area | 45.28 sq mi (117.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0568° N, 123.1190° W |
| ZIP codes | 97401, 97403, 97404 |
| Official website | eugene-or.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4123850 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eugene
- River Road2.0 mi N
- Santa Clara4.1 mi N
- Coburg6.4 mi NE
- Springfield6.9 mi E
- Creswell10.6 mi SE
- Jasper11.2 mi SE
- Junction City11.4 mi N
- Veneta11.6 mi W
- Elmira11.9 mi W
- Cheshire12.3 mi NW
- Harrisburg14.9 mi N
- Trent15.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eugene
What county is Eugene in?
Eugene is in Lane County, Oregon.
What is the population of Eugene, OR?
176,654 people lived in Eugene at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eugene, OR?
The main ZIP code is 97401. Other ZIP codes: 97403, 97404.
What is the elevation of Eugene?
430 feet (131 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eugene?
River Road (2.0 mi), Santa Clara (4.1 mi), Coburg (6.4 mi), Springfield (6.9 mi), Creswell (10.6 mi).
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