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Economic Opportunity in Eugene <br />Respondents were asked if they believe their economic opportunity in Eugene during the past <br />five years has gotten better, worse, or stayed the same. Sixty percent feel that their economic <br />opportunity in Eugene during the past five years has gotten better or stayed the same, compared <br />with 50% in 2003, and 56% in 2002. Thirty-six percent feel the situation has worsened, <br />compared with 45% in 2003 and 35% in 2002. <br />2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 <br />Better 17% 9% 14% 22% 26% 38% 45% <br />Worse 36% 45% 35% 31% 18% 12% 10% <br />Stayed the same 43% 41% 42% 45% 51% 43% 42% <br />Don't know 4% 5% 9% 3% 5% 7% 4% <br />Respondents ages 25-34 are more likely than others to say they have gotten better, as are people <br />making $50,000-$75,000. Respondents who own their homes are more inclined to say. <br />opportunities are better than those who rent. People age 45-55, people with incomes between <br />$25,000 and $35,000 are more likely to feel opportunities have gotten worse. <br />OREGON SURVEY RESEARCH LABORATORY, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON <br />CITY OF EUGENE, FEBRUARY 2005 Page 21 <br />