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greater. Approximately one-third of Eugene renters pay more than 50.0% of their household income to rent compared to approximately one-quarter of Springfield renters. Age Distribution Since 1990, in Eugene and Springfield each age group category experienced a decrease in population except age groups 55-64 and 65 and older. In Lane County, each age group category except age groups 55-64 experienced a decrease. Lane County experienced a significant percent decrease in children under five years of age at negative 1.4% compared to Eugene (9.7%) and Springfield (7.9%.). Although Eugene and Springfield each experienced an increase in this age group, this age group makes up less of the population than it did in1990. In Springfield, children aged 17 and under comprise a greater percent of the population than in Lane County or Eugene. Eugene's 18-24 year-old population is greater than in Lane County or Springfield. Adults 65 years of age or older make up a greater percent of the population in Lane County compared to Springfield and Eugene. Since 1990, the median age has increased in all three jurisdictions. Education Educational Attainment, Springfield Did Not High School Some College Graduate Graduate College or Graduate or High School Associate Advanced Degree Degree Educational Attainment, Eugene Did Not High School Some College Graduate Graduate College or Graduate or High School Associate Advanced Degree Degree In the Eugene and Springfield area, the number of people with an advanced education is increasing, as are the number of people who graduate high school. There has been a significant decrease in the number of people over age 25 with less than a ninth grade education, this was down over 29.0% for Eugene and Lane County. Springfield had a smaller decrease of 6.0%, but a larger percentage of its residents have less than a ninth grade education at 3.4% or 1,808 people. In both cities, the percentage of the population that graduated high school is over 80.0%, with all areas experiencing a marked increase since 1990. The percentages of the population with advanced education, such as bachelor's degrees or higher represent over 13.0% in Springfield and 37.0% in Eugene. Overall, the educational levels of the population are increasing, as more people are staying in school or finishing school. This has lead to an increase in not only high school graduates, but also portions of the population who attend some form of higher educational institution. 33