Eugene, Oregon Income Statistics
Eugene Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Eugene Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Eugene | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $63,056 | $83,617 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $55,212 | $63,212 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.9% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 10.0% | 14.2% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 8.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Eugene is about 25% lower than in Oregon. Income has been growing slower in Eugene (4.9%/yr) than in Oregon (5.7%/yr).
About 10% of adults in Eugene earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Oregon average of 14%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Eugene, Oregon grew by 64.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $63,056 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.9% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Eugene
| Metric | Eugene | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.562 | 0.538 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $61,756 | $71,900 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $55,973 | $60,417 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 9.4% | 16.0% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Eugene, it is 0.562, higher than Oregon's 0.538, so income is less evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 10% more than women's income in Eugene, Oregon. Over a 35-year career, a 10% wage gap accumulates to roughly $202,405 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Eugene, Oregon has narrowed from about 22% to 9% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,635 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Eugene | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 16.9% | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 16 | 20 | 22 |
Approximately 6,711 people are unemployed in Eugene, Oregon.
The average commute time in Eugene is 16 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Eugene, Oregon has fallen from 9.6% to 7.9% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.8% in 2013 and fell as low as 7.1% in 2018.
Eugene, OR Wealth Compared With Nearby Cities
How Eugene, OR compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 156,905 | $63,056 #2/2 | 4.9%/yr #2/2 | 7.9% #2/2 | 0.562 #2/2 |
| Springfield, OR | 47,749 | $67,066 | 7.4%/yr | 4.9% | 0.502 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Eugene, Oregon has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than Oregon, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Eugene, Oregon.
How Wealthy Is Eugene, Oregon?
Eugene has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $63,056, about 25% lower than the Oregon average of $83,617.
Are incomes growing in Eugene, Oregon?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Eugene, Oregon rose 64%, from $38,451 to $63,056. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Oregon as a whole: +64% against +71%.
What was the median household income in Eugene in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Eugene, Oregon was $60,799, up 3% from $58,986 in 2022. The Oregon median that year was $80,917.
What was the median household income in Eugene in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Eugene, Oregon was $50,806. By 2024 it had risen 24% to $63,056.
Is it hard to find a job in Eugene, Oregon?
Unemployment in Eugene, Oregon is 7.9%, well above the Oregon rate of 5.3%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Eugene, Oregon?
The Gini coefficient in Eugene is 0.562. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Eugene, Oregon?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Eugene, Oregon has narrowed from about 22% to 9% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,635 since 2009.
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