Eugene
Eugene: Geography and Climate
Eugene: History
Eugene: Population Profile
Eugene: Municipal Government
Eugene: Economy
Eugene: Education and Research
Eugene: Health Care
Eugene: Recreation
Eugene: Convention Facilities
Eugene: Transportation
Eugene: Communications
The City in Brief
Founded: 1846 (incorporated, 1862)
Head Official: Mayor Kitty Piercy (D) (since 2005)
City Population
1980: 105,624
1990: 112,733
2000: 137,893
2003 estimate: 142,185
Percent change, 1990–2000: 21.1%
U.S. rank in 1980: 151st
U.S. rank in 1990: 159th (2nd in State)
U.S. rank in 2000: 160th (2nd in State)
Metropolitan Area Population
1980: 275,000
1990: 282,912
2000: 322,959
Percent change, 1990–2000: 14.2%
U.S. rank in 1980: 115th
U.S. rank in 1990: 119th
U.S. rank in 2000: 123rd
Area: 41.0 square miles (2000)
Elevation: 369 feet above sea level
Average Annual Temperature: 52.1° F
Average Annual Precipitation: 50.90 inches
Major Economic Sectors: Services, trade, government, agriculture
Unemployment Rate: 6.5% (February 2005)
Per Capita Income: $21,315 (1999)
2004 ACCRA Average House Price: Not reported
2004 ACCRA Cost of Living Index: Not reported
2002 FBI Crime Index Total: 9,382
Major Colleges and Universities: University of Oregon, Lane Community College, Northwest Christian College, Gutenberg College, Eugene Bible College
Daily Newspaper: The Register-Guard
