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Eureka

Texas · 313 residents · 2.39 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,813. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% 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 $123,800. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

313
−8%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
131 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
49.1
+35%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1692483274064851990201020202024Eureka
2024310
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,813
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$24,063
+58%since 2000
from $15,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
27.9%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$123,800
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
81.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
18.9% rent
2.9
+99%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(326)
Black2.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(22)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(259)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.9%(84)
27
+310%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.1 min
+23%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
90.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
27.4%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
50.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
20.8%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Texas?

Eureka, Texas has about 313 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Texas?

The typical household in Eureka, Texas earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, Texas expensive?

In Eureka, Texas, the median home is worth about $123,800.

How educated are people in Eureka, Texas?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, Texas?

About 27.9% of people in Eureka, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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