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Eureka Springs

Arkansas · 2,166 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 $34,835. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $161,300. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,166
−5%since 2000
from 2,278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.7
+20%since 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eureka Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,835
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,635
+44%since 2000
from $18,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$626
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+16%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(1,833)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(126)
Asian1.1%(24)
Other5.9%(128)
Diversity Score30.8%(666)
Diversity Score
31
+159%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

Eureka Springs, Arkansas has about 2,166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eureka Springs, Arkansas earns about $34,835 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 $161,300, and the typical rent is about $626 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka Springs, Arkansas?

About 31.9% 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 11.7% 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 285 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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