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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eureka

Missouri · 7,676 residents · 11.14 sq mi
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Eureka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,301. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 63% since 1990. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $141,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,676
+63%since 1990
from 4,701 in 1990
1990 – 2025
689 / sq mi
+63%since 1990
from 422 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.1
+6%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K6K9K11K14K1990201020202024Eureka
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,301
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,430 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,553
+105%since 1990
from $13,446 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$141,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$509
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $442 in 1990
US average: $602
91.0%
+10.3 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
9.0% rent
1.9
−8%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(4,668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(8)
Asian0.7%(33)
Diversity Score2.2%(102)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(7,414)
Black0.6%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(94)
Asian0.8%(63)
Diversity Score6.5%(497)
6
+200%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

38.6%
+27.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.7%
+18.2 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.1%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
−13%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Missouri?

Eureka, Missouri has about 7,676 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Missouri?

The typical household in Eureka, Missouri earns about $74,301 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 $141,500, and the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Missouri?

About 38.6% 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 2.2% 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 2,975 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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