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Eureka

Montana · 1,380 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 $25,625. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,200. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,380
+36%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,041 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 767 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+10%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9181K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eureka
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,698
+40%since 2000
from $12,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
6.4
+152%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,195)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(84)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other5.8%(80)
Diversity Score28.9%(398)
Diversity Score
29
+586%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.4 min
−12%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 57.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Montana?

Eureka, Montana has about 1,380 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Montana?

The typical household in Eureka, Montana earns about $25,625 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 $163,200, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Montana?

About 8.6% 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 35.0% 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 363 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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