Santa Clara, Eugene, Oregon facts for kids
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Santa Clara is a community in Lane County, Oregon, United States. Part of Santa Clara is a neighborhood within the city of Eugene, but most of it is an area that is not officially part of any city.
Before 1990 and 2005, when parts of Santa Clara became part of Eugene, it was a separate community and a "census-designated place." This means it was an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. Today, about 13,000 people live in Santa Clara.
Most people living in Santa Clara are white (91%). Other groups include Black (0.8%), American Indian (1.2%), Asian (1.2%), and Pacific Islander (0.2%). About 2.2% of people are from other races, and 3.4% are from two or more races. People of Latino background, who can be of any race, make up 4.7% of the population in Santa Clara.
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Exploring Santa Clara's Location
Santa Clara is located next to the Willamette River. This river is a major waterway in Oregon.
Where are Santa Clara's Borders?
The northern edge of Santa Clara is considered to be Beacon Drive in Eugene. Its southern edge is Oregon Route 569, also known as Randy Pape Belt Line Road. To the west, you'll find the Northwest Expressway. The Willamette River forms the eastern boundary of the community.
Santa Clara is about 388 feet (118 meters) above sea level.
How Much of Santa Clara is Part of Eugene?
About 40% of the land area of Santa Clara is inside the city limits of Eugene. The other 60% is still an unincorporated area. This means it's not governed by a city, but by Lane County.
Getting Around Santa Clara
Santa Clara, along with the nearby River Road neighborhood, relies a lot on cars for transportation. However, there are plans to improve public transport. The EMX "Moving Ahead" project will add special bus lanes and more frequent bus services. This aims to help people depend less on their personal cars.
Learning in Santa Clara
Most of the Santa Clara area is part of the Eugene School District. A smaller part of the community is in the Bethel School District 52.
For higher education, Lane County is home to Lane Community College. Students from Santa Clara can attend this college.
