Population 5,006 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Far West Eugene
Household size in Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.92 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.99 | 2.37 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.38 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Far West Eugene are small: just 2.25 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 1.92, even as the national average fell.
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 Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.4 | 38.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.1 | 39.9 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.5 | +2.3 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
At 39.1, the median age in Far West Eugene is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
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 Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 9.4% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 9.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 10.0% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 9.1% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Far West Eugene (17.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Far West Eugene has the highest share of single-parent households of any Eugene neighborhood.
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 Far West Eugene
Renters in Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.9% | 44.9% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 64.7% | 46.6% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.7% | 48.5% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.7% | 47.7% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +2.8 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Far West Eugene: 63.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 25.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.2 points, even as the national share rose.
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 Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 6.5% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.9% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 5.6% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Far West Eugene: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1966 | 1974 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1975 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1977 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1980 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Housing in Far West Eugene leans older: the median home dates to 1973, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1966 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. 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 Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $696 | $869 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $759 | $988 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $796 | $1,142 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,122 | $1,529 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$426 | +$660 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Far West Eugene pays $1,122 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $426 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the southeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Far West Eugene
Bachelor's degrees in Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4% | 39.5% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 38.3% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.9% | 40.7% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 42.9% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −16.2 pts | +3.4 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a quarter of adults 25 and older in Far West Eugene (27.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 16.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one 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 Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 92.8% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 93.1% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.9% | 94.1% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.8% | 94.3% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Far West Eugene is above the national rate: 93.8% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Eugene. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points, even as the national rate rose.
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 Far West Eugene
| Period | Far West Eugene | Eugene | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 10.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 7.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Far West Eugene runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. No other Eugene neighborhood has lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 5.5 points from 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).
Far West Eugene 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Jefferson Westside | 1.81 | 33.4 | 8.5% | 81.6% | 6.1% | 1959 | $1,062 | 46.8% | 94.4% | 8.4% |
| Churchill | 2.43 | 46.5 | 10.4% | 33.5% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,722 | 45.3% | 94.9% | 7.6% |
| Friendly | 2.20 | 40.3 | 6.3% | 45.8% | 4.2% | 1962 | $1,799 | 63.2% | 95.2% | 6.0% |
| Whiteaker | 1.70 | 41.9 | 12.8% | 83.6% | 8.3% | 1971 | $1,128 | 35.8% | 93.3% | 10.8% |
| Crest Drive | 2.37 | 51.3 | 5.6% | 22.0% | 3.3% | 1974 | $1,671 | 67.4% | 99.2% | 6.8% |
| West University | 2.01 | 22.3 | 3.9% | 98.2% | 10.7% | 1989 | $1,171 | 43.6% | 97.3% | 17.4% |
| South University | 1.95 | 24.4 | 2.2% | 83.3% | 10.4% | 1974 | $1,100 | 74.5% | 99.1% | 8.6% |
| U of O Campus | 2.04 | 19.6 | 0.7% | 93.7% | 3.9% | 2004 | $1,065 | 47.8% | 97.3% | 30.5% |
| River Road | 2.72 | 37.2 | 12.7% | 43.6% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,707 | 29.0% | 89.7% | 6.3% |
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 Far West Eugene. 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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