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aged 65 and over, 18 to 24, and 45 to 64. One group, 5 to 17, had negative growth. Table 12. Population by age, Eugene, 2000 and 2011 Source: U.S. Census 2000 P12, 2011 American Community Survey B01001. The age distribution in Figure 15 shows a higher percentage of young adults (20-29) living in Eugene than in Lane County. In addition, Eugene's median age is nearly six years younger than the County average. This indicates that Eugene's population and age trends are somewhat different from the projections for the county as a whole. This difference can be explained by the presence of the University of Oregon, as well as other colleges such as Lane Community College and Northwest Christian College. The overall change in the age distribution of Eugene's population, however, is consistent with County and State trends. Between 2000 and 2011, the 45 to 64 age group grew by 31% statewide, by 24% in the County, and by 16% in Eugene. It had a larger increase in population than any other age group in each geography. Consistent with County and State trends, Eugene's population is aging and the City is attracting new residents that are 45 years and older. Page 58 ECONorthwest Part 11 — Eugene Housing Needs Analysis 2000 2011 Change 2000-2011 Age Group Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Share Under 5 7,367 5% 8,367 5% 1,000 14% 0% 5-17 20,686 15% 19,487 12% -1,199 -6% -3% 18-24 23,868 17% 31,751 20% 7,883 33% 3% 25-44 39,247 28% 41,482 26% 2,235 6% -2% 45-64 30,068 22% 34,808 22% 4,740 16% 0% 65 and over 16,657 12% 21,026 13% 4,369 26% 1% Total 137,893 100% 156,921 100% 19,028 14% 0% Source: U.S. Census 2000 P12, 2011 American Community Survey B01001. The age distribution in Figure 15 shows a higher percentage of young adults (20-29) living in Eugene than in Lane County. In addition, Eugene's median age is nearly six years younger than the County average. This indicates that Eugene's population and age trends are somewhat different from the projections for the county as a whole. This difference can be explained by the presence of the University of Oregon, as well as other colleges such as Lane Community College and Northwest Christian College. The overall change in the age distribution of Eugene's population, however, is consistent with County and State trends. Between 2000 and 2011, the 45 to 64 age group grew by 31% statewide, by 24% in the County, and by 16% in Eugene. It had a larger increase in population than any other age group in each geography. Consistent with County and State trends, Eugene's population is aging and the City is attracting new residents that are 45 years and older. Page 58 ECONorthwest Part 11 — Eugene Housing Needs Analysis