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Eureka

California · 25,304 residents (2025 est.) · 9.567 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,662. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $404,500. Households here earn about 42% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,010
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,719 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+7%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,304 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024Eureka
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,662
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,849 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,450
+119%since 2000
from $16,174 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.497
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$404,500
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,195
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $495 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.0
+60%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(20,548)
Black1.5%(399)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(2,031)
Asian3.4%(899)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(8,181)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(16,680)
Black2%(516)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(4,126)
Asian5.5%(1,432)
Other12.5%(3,256)
Diversity Score68.1%(17,703)
Diversity Score
68
+117%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, California?

Eureka, California has about 26,010 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, California?

The typical household in Eureka, California earns about $57,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, California expensive?

In Eureka, California, the median home is worth about $404,500, and the typical rent is about $1,195 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, California?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, California?

About 18.1% of people in Eureka, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 838 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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