Population 29,666 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Active Bethel
Household size in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.67 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.37 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.68 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Active Bethel sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Eugene as a whole, where it has 2.35 people. Household size has edged down from 2.67 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Eugene neighborhood has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.1 | 38.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.9 | 39.0 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.0 | 39.9 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +2.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.0, the median age in Active Bethel is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has climbed from 37.4 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 9.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 9.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Active Bethel (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 0.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only one other Eugene neighborhood has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Active Bethel
Renters in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9% | 44.9% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.9% | 46.6% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.7% | 48.5% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.3% | 47.7% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Active Bethel is about as common as it is nationally: 36.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Eugene as a whole (47.7%). Among homeowners, 36.7% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 5.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.5% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.6% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Active Bethel: just 3.4% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.4 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Eugene neighborhood has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1974 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1975 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1977 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1980 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Active Bethel are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the southeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $939 | $869 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,069 | $988 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,252 | $1,142 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,514 | $1,529 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$576 | +$660 | +$731 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Active Bethel costs $1,514 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $576 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 39.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Active Bethel
Bachelor's degrees in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.6% | 39.5% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.4% | 38.3% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 40.7% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 42.9% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Active Bethel: 18.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally. No other Eugene neighborhood has a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.1% | 92.8% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.3% | 93.1% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 94.1% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 94.3% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Active Bethel is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Eugene as a whole (94.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.8 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Active Bethel
| Period | Active Bethel | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 10.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Active Bethel: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Eugene as a whole (7.4%). Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Active Bethel compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Bethel | 2.58 | 39.0 | 13.7% | 36.3% | 3.4% | 1982 | $1,514 | 18.8% | 91.0% | 6.1% |
| River Road | 2.72 | 37.2 | 12.7% | 43.6% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,707 | 29.0% | 89.7% | 6.3% |
| Santa Clara | 2.47 | 47.0 | 7.1% | 19.4% | 6.4% | 1980 | $1,680 | 34.3% | 94.2% | 4.6% |
| Churchill | 2.43 | 46.5 | 10.4% | 33.5% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,722 | 45.3% | 94.9% | 7.6% |
| Far West Eugene | 2.25 | 39.1 | 17.3% | 63.7% | 12.9% | 1973 | $1,122 | 27.2% | 93.8% | 3.5% |
| West Eugene | 2.04 | 31.5 | 12.5% | 82.0% | 5.8% | 1984 | $1,258 | 35.0% | 91.7% | 11.6% |
| Whiteaker | 1.70 | 41.9 | 12.8% | 83.6% | 8.3% | 1971 | $1,128 | 35.8% | 93.3% | 10.8% |
| Jefferson Westside | 1.81 | 33.4 | 8.5% | 81.6% | 6.1% | 1959 | $1,062 | 46.8% | 94.4% | 8.4% |
| Cal Young | 2.20 | 43.3 | 9.3% | 50.6% | 4.5% | 1990 | $1,825 | 52.5% | 96.3% | 5.5% |
| Friendly | 2.20 | 40.3 | 6.3% | 45.8% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,799 | 63.2% | 95.2% | 6.0% |
| West University | 2.01 | 22.3 | 3.9% | 98.2% | 10.7% | 1989 | $1,171 | 43.6% | 97.3% | 17.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Active Bethel. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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