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Eureka Springs

Arkansas · 2,258 residents (2025 est.) · 6.758 sq mi
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Eureka Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,425. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,300. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,433
+7%since 2000
from 2,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
360 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.8
+14%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,258 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eureka Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,425
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,547 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,822
+62%since 2000
from $18,439 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.499
+8%since 2010
from 0.461 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,300
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
37.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.4
+60%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,107)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(91)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(271)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(2,006)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(203)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(224)
Diversity Score38.1%(927)
Diversity Score
38
+221%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+160%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.5%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−58.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

Eureka Springs, Arkansas has about 2,433 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

The typical household in Eureka Springs, Arkansas earns about $38,425 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka Springs, Arkansas expensive?

In Eureka Springs, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $245,300, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka Springs, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

About 12.2% of people in Eureka Springs, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka Springs, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka Springs, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 552 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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