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Eureka

Nevada · 610 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Eureka is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,603. Population has grown 31% since 2011. Median home value is $85,400. With a median age of 43.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
610
+31%vs 2011
vs 466 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
472 / sq mi
+31%vs 2011
vs 361 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
43.4
−5%vs 2011
vs 45.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
246345445544643201020202024Eureka
2024279
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,603
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,908 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,498
+4%vs 2011
vs $32,075 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.7% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.343 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing26.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $86,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $432 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.5%
−50.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.5% in 2011
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(423)
Black2.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(27)
Diversity Score21.5%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(506)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(71)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other3.4%(21)
Diversity Score36.2%(221)
Diversity Score
36
+68%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.5%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 23.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
45.4%
−14.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.3% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−12.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.1% in 2011
Female
49.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.9% in 2011
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
25.1%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Nevada?

Eureka, Nevada has about 610 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Nevada?

The typical household in Eureka, Nevada earns about $63,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, Nevada expensive?

In Eureka, Nevada, the median home is worth about $85,400, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Nevada?

About 30.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, Nevada?

About 5.3% of people in Eureka, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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