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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eureka Springs

Arkansas · 2,278 residents · 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 $25,547. Population has grown 21% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $101,900. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,278
+21%since 1990
from 1,881 in 1990
1990 – 2025
337 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 46.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eureka Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,547
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,262 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,439
+70%since 1990
from $10,849 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 15.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,900
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $57,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$427
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $314 in 1990
US average: $602
60.6%
−8.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
39.4% rent
4.0
+20%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,866)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(37)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,107)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4%(91)
Asian0.8%(18)
Diversity Score11.9%(271)
12
+501%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.3%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 18.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.1%
+10.5 ptssince 1990
from 76.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−42%since 1990
from 18.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

Eureka Springs, Arkansas has about 2,278 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Eureka Springs, Arkansas earns about $25,547 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 $101,900, and the typical rent is about $427 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

About 28.3% 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 397 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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