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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Eureka

California · 26,848 residents · 9.567 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,812. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $82,100. Households here earn about 39% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,848
+3%vs 2000
vs 26,128 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,806 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 2,731 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,812
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,849 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$12,915
−20%vs 2000
vs $16,174 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.7%
−5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$82,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $113,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$393
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $495 in 2000
US average: $450
50.7%
+4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.5% in 2000
49.3% rent
3.8
−14%vs 2000
vs 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(23,716)
Black1.5%(390)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1,008)
Asian4.6%(1,248)
Other5.6%(1,494)
Diversity Score33.6%(9,020)
34
+7%vs 2000
vs 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.3%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
+35%vs 2000
vs 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, California?

Eureka, California has about 26,848 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Eureka, California?

The typical household in Eureka, California earns about $21,812 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 $82,100, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, California?

About 18.0% 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 18.7% of people in Eureka, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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