Eugene has a significant population of people in pursuit of alternative ideas, and a strong aging hippie population. There is also a significant population of outdoor enthusiasts and young retirees from California and elsewhere. As of the census of 2000, there were 137,893 people, 58,110 households, and 31,321 families residing in the city. As of July 1, 2003, the US Census Bureau estimated the population of Eugene to be 142,185. The city's population is expected to further grow to 228,400 within the next 10 years. The population density was 1,313.9/km sq (3,403.2/mi sq). There were 61,444 housing units at an average density of 585.5/km sq (1,516.4/mi sq). The racial makeup of the city was 88.15% White, 3.57% Asian, 1.25% Black or Race (United States Census)African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 2.18% from Race (United States Census)other races, and 3.72% from two or more races. 4.96% of the population were Hispanic AmericanHispanic or Latino of any race. There were 58,110 households, of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were Marriagemarried couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.87. In the city, the population was spread out with 20.3% under the age of 18, 17.3% from 18 to 24, 28.5% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $35,850, and the median income for a family was $48,527. Males had a median income of $35,549 versus $26,721 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,315. About 8.7% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.8% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugene%2C_Oregon