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Eureka

North Carolina · 214 residents · 0.342 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,800. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
214
−12%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
626 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 713 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+14%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1271782292793301990201020202024Eureka
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,372
+48%since 2000
from $14,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(177)
Black23.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52%(127)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.6%(134)
Black28.5%(61)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score63.1%(135)
Diversity Score
63
+21%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+162%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, North Carolina?

Eureka, North Carolina has about 214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, North Carolina?

The typical household in Eureka, North Carolina earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, North Carolina expensive?

In Eureka, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, North Carolina?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, North Carolina?

About 5.6% of people in Eureka, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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