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Eureka

Missouri · 13,422 residents (2025 est.) · 11.14 sq mi
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Eureka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,394. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 70% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $379,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 53% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,081
+70%since 2000
from 7,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,174 / sq mi
+70%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+10%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,422 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K9K11K14K1990201020202024Eureka
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,394
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,301 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,181
+78%since 2000
from $27,553 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
+20%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$379,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,252
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+84%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,414)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(94)
Asian0.8%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(497)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(11,195)
Black0.8%(105)
Hispanic / Latino3%(392)
Asian2.2%(292)
Other8.4%(1,097)
Diversity Score32.4%(4,236)
Diversity Score
32
+400%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Missouri?

Eureka, Missouri has about 13,081 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Missouri?

The typical household in Eureka, Missouri earns about $108,394 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, Missouri expensive?

In Eureka, Missouri, the median home is worth about $379,200, and the typical rent is about $1,252 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Missouri?

About 52.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, Missouri?

About 7.9% of people in Eureka, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,380 residents, a change of about 178 percent over that period.

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