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Eureka Micro

Eureka-Arcata, CA · 1 counties · 136,463 residents · 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 $49,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
136,463
+8%since 2000
from 126,518 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
117K123K128K133K139K1990201020202024Eureka
2024135K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,235
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,226 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,584
+72%since 2000
from $17,203 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,300
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,002
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $537 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
44.7% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+64%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(93,316)
Black1.3%(1,729)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(18,535)
Asian2.6%(3,495)
Other10.9%(14,909)
Diversity Score58.3%(79,619)
Segregation Score24.3%(33,166)
Diversity Score
58
+157%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 136,463 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eureka-Arcata, CA earns about $49,235 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 $331,300, and the typical rent is about $1,002 a month.

How educated are people in Eureka-Arcata, CA?

About 30.9% 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 19.7% 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 17,345 residents, a change of about 15 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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