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Eureka-Arcata, CA · 1 counties · 131,647 residents (2025 est.) · 3,568.025 sq mi
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Eureka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,160. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $446,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134,541
+6%since 2000
from 126,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:131,647 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
117K123K128K133K139K1990201020202024Eureka
2024135K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,160
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,226 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,080
+110%since 2000
from $17,203 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
+1%since 2010
from 0.473 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,900
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,287
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.3
+78%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(103,230)
Black0.8%(1,035)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(8,210)
Asian1.6%(2,022)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.7%(28,718)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(93,515)
Black1.3%(1,737)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(19,039)
Asian3%(4,029)
Other12.1%(16,221)
Diversity Score60.2%(80,936)
Segregation Score19.8%(26,581)
Diversity Score
60
+165%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
−19%since 2020
from 24 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.7%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 79.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 6.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

EurekaCENTRAL25,304ArcataCENTRAL19,047
What's inside

1 component county

Humboldt CountyCENTRAL131,647
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eureka-Arcata, CA?

Eureka-Arcata, CA has about 134,541 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eureka-Arcata, CA?

The typical household in Eureka-Arcata, CA earns about $61,160 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eureka-Arcata, CA expensive?

In Eureka-Arcata, CA, the median home is worth about $446,900, and the typical rent is about $1,287 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka-Arcata, CA?

About 33.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eureka-Arcata, CA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eureka-Arcata, CA?

About 18.7% of people in Eureka-Arcata, CA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eureka-Arcata, CA grown since 1990?

Yes, Eureka-Arcata, CA has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,423 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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