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Eureka County

Nevada · 1,987 residents · 4,175.688 sq mi
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Eureka County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,400. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,400. With a median age of 42.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
1,987
+20%since 2000
from 1,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.4
+11%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eureka County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,400
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,306
+63%since 2000
from $18,629 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing22.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.3%
−49.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
33.5% rent
Vacancy rate
36.0%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(1,402)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(158)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(416)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(1,662)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12%(238)
Asian0.9%(18)
Other4.6%(92)
Diversity Score37.7%(749)
Diversity Score
38
+50%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
26.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka County, Nevada?

Eureka County, Nevada has about 1,987 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka County, Nevada?

The typical household in Eureka County, Nevada earns about $61,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka County, Nevada expensive?

In Eureka County, Nevada, the median home is worth about $87,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka County, Nevada?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka County, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka County, Nevada?

About 16.2% of people in Eureka County, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka County, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka County, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 440 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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