Lane County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lane County is located in Oregon with a total population of 382,628. It is the 4th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lane County is 40.2 years. This is about average than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lane County is $69,311. This is 14% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 12% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 29% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $395,800. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 59.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lane County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.2%.

Education

33.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.