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Eureka

Illinois · 5,227 residents · 2.737 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,579. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $133,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,227
+7%since 2000
from 4,871 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,910 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Eureka
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,579
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,744 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,072
+37%since 2000
from $20,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,800
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(4,731)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino1%(50)
Asian0.3%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(234)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,788)
Black1.7%(87)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(117)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other2%(107)
Diversity Score16%(835)
Diversity Score
16
+233%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−91.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Illinois?

Eureka, Illinois has about 5,227 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Illinois?

The typical household in Eureka, Illinois earns about $46,579 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, Illinois expensive?

In Eureka, Illinois, the median home is worth about $133,800, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Illinois?

About 30.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, Illinois?

About 13.8% of people in Eureka, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 792 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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