Lane County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Name: Lane County, Oregon Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Lane County, Oregon has a population of 384,207, the 4th most populous county in Oregon. The median household income is $71,544 and the median home value is $430,600. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Lane County Quick Facts

Population 384,207

Median Household Income $71,544

Median Home Value $430,600

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment Rate 6.4%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 59.7%

Affordability Ratio 6.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 34.0%

High School Graduation 93.3%

Cities/Places 22

Population 384,207 4th of 36

Median Income $71,544 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment 6.4%

How Lane County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	382,628	384,207	+0.4%
Median household income	$69,311	$71,544	+3.2%
Median home value	$395,800	$430,600	+8.8%

Median Household Income

Lane

$71,544

$83,011

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lane

$430,600

$477,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.2%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 30.0%

$100K+ 33.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

4.2%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

8.7%

$75K-$100K

14.2%

$100K-$125K

10.8%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

7.8%

Employment

6.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.4%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 59.7%

Renter 40.3%

Affordability Index Expensive

6.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,355/mo 22.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.5%

18-34

25.8%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

24.7%

75+

8.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 46 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Lane County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Eugene	179,591	$66,562	19.0%	$460,400
Springfield	61,499	$68,761	14.9%	$358,700
Cottage Grove	10,698	$80,875	10.7%	$346,600
Santa Clara	10,551	$88,344	8.9%	$415,100
Florence	9,482	$53,333	10.3%	$358,300
River Road	8,862	$81,589	14.5%	$397,800
Junction City	6,947	$85,595	9.5%	$421,900
Creswell	5,621	$100,385	4.3%	$435,500
Veneta	5,200	$66,890	8.6%	$385,200
Oakridge	3,184	$40,297	23.9%	$240,200
Heceta Beach	2,651	$79,938	12.9%	$533,500
Coburg	1,626	$98,000	1.5%	$494,400
Dunes City	1,357	$65,313	10.1%	$538,100
Lowell	1,228	$99,440	6.9%	$406,600
Dexter	865	$38,304	29.0%	$314,000
Mapleton	503	$56,875	25.4%	$401,500
Jasper	493	$68,684	12.5%	$340,400
Marcola	407	$97,778	11.6%	$338,800
Trent	407	N/A	46.2%	N/A
Elmira	319	$60,897	8.4%	$315,200
Cheshire	296	N/A	27.1%	N/A
Westfir	253	$66,667	15.4%	$301,800

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Population Overview

Lane County is located in Oregon with a total population of 384,207. It is the 4th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lane County is 40.3 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lane County is $71,544. This is 14% lower than the state median of $83,011. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 6.4%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $430,600. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 6.0x. 59.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lane County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%.

Education

34.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% lower than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Lane County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Oregon and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lane County, Oregon?

Lane County has a population of 384,207, making it the 4th most populous county in Oregon.

What is the median income in Lane County?

The median household income in Lane County is $71,544 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Lane County, Oregon?

Lane County contains 22 Census-designated places.