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Eureka

Kansas · 2,239 residents (2025 est.) · 2.29 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,828. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 691 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,200. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,223
−24%since 2000
from 2,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
971 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,239 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Eureka
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,828
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,410 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,765
+97%since 2000
from $15,142 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+7%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+18%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(2,764)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(77)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(211)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,991)
Black1.3%(29)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(93)
Diversity Score24.2%(538)
Diversity Score
24
+233%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.1%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2017
from 57.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Kansas?

Eureka, Kansas has about 2,223 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Kansas?

The typical household in Eureka, Kansas earns about $48,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, Kansas expensive?

In Eureka, Kansas, the median home is worth about $79,200, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Kansas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, Kansas?

About 22.4% of people in Eureka, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 751 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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