Issue Overview
Issue: Immigrant-Owned Businesses and Diversity Culture in Eugene, Oregon Present: Immigrant-owned businesses add diversity and richness to the culture in Eugene, Oregon. There is a market for food, crafts, and artifacts of a range of cultures, based on the large population of international students at the university,1 as well as the city’s significant numbers of residents who claim Hispanic and Asian heritage.2 Past: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, between 2000 and 2010 the ethnic diversity of the population in the Eugene-Springfield area increased significantly. While the overall population rose by 8.9 percent, non-white individuals comprised the ...