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Eureka

Nevada · 414 residents · 1.292 sq mi
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Eureka has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,065. Population has declined 10% since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
−10%since 2019
from 462 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
320 / sq mi
−10%since 2019
from 358 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
−6%since 2019
from 56.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
246345445544643201020202024Eureka
2024279
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,065
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,560 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,801
+4%since 2019
from $29,504 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 16.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing42.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing31.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$197,700
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $295 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(434)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(14)
Asian2.8%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.5%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(37)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.7%(94)
Diversity Score
23
+57%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 7.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−11%since 2019
from 20.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2019
from 74.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 24.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
Female
47.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Nevada?

Eureka, Nevada has about 414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Nevada?

The typical household in Eureka, Nevada earns about $67,065 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 $197,700, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka, Nevada?

About 7.9% 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 10.6% of people in Eureka, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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

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