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Eureka

Utah · 662 residents · 1.449 sq mi
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Eureka has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 17% 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 $153,800. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
662
−14%since 2000
from 766 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
457 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 529 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+33%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4245657068479881990201020202024Eureka
2024828
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,213
+87%since 2000
from $14,534 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
14.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(735)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(45)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(599)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score19.6%(130)
Diversity Score
20
+236%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.4 min
+30%since 2000
from 34.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−86.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka, Utah?

Eureka, Utah has about 662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka, Utah?

The typical household in Eureka, Utah earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka, Utah expensive?

In Eureka, Utah, the median home is worth about $153,800.

How educated are people in Eureka, Utah?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka, Utah?

About 24.3% of people in Eureka, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka, Utah grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka, Utah has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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