With a population of slightly over 360,000, Lane County is the 4th most populous county in Oregon. Our population continues to grow at a slightly slower rate than Oregon overall. Two-thirds of Lane County’s population lives in the Eugene-Springfield metropolitan area, however most of the county is rural and unincorporated. Lane County has a higher percent of residents in the 65+ category than the state overall. While Lane County’s population is predominantly White (88%, 2013-2019), other racial and ethnic groups continue to grow.