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Eureka

Montana · 1,037 residents · 1.326 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,802. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,037
+2%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9181K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eureka
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,802
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,120 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,408
+14%since 2000
from $12,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade34.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+111%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(15)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(961)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(45)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other4.4%(46)
Diversity Score21%(218)
Diversity Score
21
+399%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+37%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Montana?

Eureka, Montana has about 1,037 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Montana?

The typical household in Eureka, Montana earns about $25,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, Montana expensive?

In Eureka, Montana, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Montana?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, Montana?

About 26.7% of people in Eureka, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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