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Eureka

Kansas · 2,633 residents · 2.29 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,275. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,600. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,633
−10%since 2000
from 2,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,150 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,272 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+2%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Eureka
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,275
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,410 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,077
+26%since 2000
from $15,142 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $301 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
−11%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(2,414)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(139)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other2.5%(66)
Diversity Score19.7%(520)
Diversity Score
20
+172%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Kansas?

Eureka, Kansas has about 2,633 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Kansas?

The typical household in Eureka, Kansas earns about $32,275 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 $39,600, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Kansas?

About 13.7% 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 21.7% 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 341 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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