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Eureka

Missouri · 10,189 residents · 11.14 sq mi
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Eureka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,811. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 107% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,189
+33%since 2000
from 7,676 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 689 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+9%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K6K9K11K14K1990201020202024Eureka
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,811
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,301 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,541
+18%since 2000
from $27,553 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
65.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $141,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.0% in 2000
14.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(9,532)
Black0.8%(82)
Hispanic / Latino2%(204)
Asian1.9%(192)
Other0.5%(47)
Diversity Score12.6%(1,285)
Diversity Score
13
+95%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Missouri?

Eureka, Missouri has about 10,189 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Missouri?

The typical household in Eureka, Missouri earns about $95,811 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 $244,900, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Missouri?

About 41.2% 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 2.8% 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 5,488 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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

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