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Eureka County

Nevada · 1,855 residents · 4,175.688 sq mi
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Eureka County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,478. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $151,000. With a median age of 44.8, 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 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,855
+12%since 2000
from 1,651 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+17%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eureka County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,478
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,516
+64%since 2000
from $18,629 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing46.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing30%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$151,000
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$721
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+41%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(1,545)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(178)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other3.6%(68)
Diversity Score31.2%(578)
Diversity Score
31
+24%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka County, Nevada?

Eureka County, Nevada has about 1,855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eureka County, Nevada earns about $67,478 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 $151,000, and the typical rent is about $721 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka County, Nevada?

About 11.7% 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 18.3% 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 308 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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