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26,519
TOTAL POPULATION
13,310
MALE POPULATION
13,209
FEMALE POPULATION
100.76
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,270
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,199
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$51,971
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
14.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
85.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,330
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
13,747
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
10.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Eureka Zip Codes

Eureka Area Codes

Race in Eureka

The most populous races in Eureka are White / Caucasian (18,550 | 70.0%), Hispanic or Latino (3,793 | 14.3%), and Two or more Races (3,246 | 12.2%).
Race in Eureka
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,4675.5%
Black / African American6532.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific1700.6%
Hispanic or Latino3,79314.3%
Native / Alaskan5822.2%
White / Caucasian18,55070.0%
Two or more Races3,24612.2%
Some other Race1,8517.0%
Total26,519100.0%

Ancestry in Eureka

The most populous ancestries reported in Eureka are German (3,863 | 14.6%), English (3,524 | 13.3%), Irish (2,997 | 11.3%), Mexican (2,745 | 10.3%), and Italian (1,415 | 5.3%), together accounting for 54.8% of all Eureka residents.
Ancestry in Eureka
Ancestry# Population% Population
African160.1%
Aleut1430.5%
American6752.5%
Arab130.1%
Armenian420.2%
Austrian140.1%
Bangladeshi8133.1%
Basque620.2%
Belgian570.2%
Bhutanese5202.0%
Blackfeet1820.7%
British1710.6%
Burmese2671.0%
Canadian390.2%
Central American3381.3%
Cherokee2320.9%
Cheyenne310.1%
Chippewa1200.4%
Colombian360.1%
Creek210.1%
Croatian180.1%
Cuban1530.6%
Czech1070.4%
Czechoslovakian60.0%
Danish3471.3%
Dutch1920.7%
Eastern European3431.3%
English3,52413.3%
Ethiopian360.1%
European9653.6%
Filipino160.1%
Finnish1350.5%
French8223.1%
French Canadian1860.7%
German3,86314.6%
Ghanaian710.3%
Greek1640.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro1390.5%
Guatemalan330.1%
Hungarian80.0%
Indian (Asian)2831.1%
Iranian180.1%
Irish2,99711.3%
Israeli10.0%
Italian1,4155.3%
Jamaican70.0%
Korean2681.0%
Latvian1950.7%
Malaysian1050.4%
Mexican2,74510.3%
Mexican American Indian560.2%
Native Hawaiian2150.8%
Nicaraguan360.1%
Nigerian170.1%
Northern European930.4%
Norwegian5352.0%
Pakistani530.2%
Pennsylvania German280.1%
Peruvian250.1%
Pima40.0%
Polish3451.3%
Portuguese2781.1%
Pueblo60.0%
Puerto Rican1870.7%
Russian4161.6%
Salvadoran2691.0%
Samoan10.0%
Scandinavian1520.6%
Scotch-Irish6542.5%
Scottish7372.8%
Seminole1060.4%
Serbian130.1%
Sioux700.3%
Slovak100.0%
South African170.1%
South American610.2%
Spaniard830.3%
Spanish1270.5%
Sri Lankan250.1%
Subsaharan African1570.6%
Swedish3131.2%
Swiss2601.0%
Thai1330.5%
Tongan320.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian80.0%
Ukrainian2050.8%
Welsh1210.5%
Yaqui230.1%
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Immigrants in Eureka

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Eureka came from Latin America (980 | 3.7%), Central America (869 | 3.3%), Mexico (664 | 2.5%), Asia (530 | 2.0%), and South Eastern Asia (298 | 1.1%), together accounting for 12.6% of all Eureka residents.
Immigrants in Eureka
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa860.3%
Asia5302.0%
Australia100.0%
Canada770.3%
Caribbean500.2%
Central America8693.3%
China1530.6%
Colombia360.1%
Cuba320.1%
Czechoslovakia290.1%
Eastern Africa140.1%
Eastern Asia1970.7%
Eastern Europe490.2%
El Salvador1720.6%
England280.1%
Ethiopia140.1%
Europe2310.9%
Fiji1370.5%
Germany170.1%
Ghana710.3%
Guatemala330.1%
Hong Kong60.0%
India200.1%
Italy820.3%
Japan10.0%
Korea430.2%
Laos1390.5%
Latin America9803.7%
Liberia10.0%
Mexico6642.5%
Northern Europe610.2%
Oceania1670.6%
Pakistan150.1%
Peru250.1%
Philippines350.1%
Portugal80.0%
Russia200.1%
South America610.2%
South Central Asia350.1%
South Eastern Asia2981.1%
Southern Europe990.4%
Spain90.0%
Switzerland50.0%
Thailand1240.5%
Trinidad and Tobago180.1%
Western Africa720.3%
Western Europe220.1%
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Sex and Age in Eureka

Sex and Age in Eureka

The most populous age groups in Eureka are 45 to 49 Years (1,245 | 9.3%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,106 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Eureka
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years449 (3.4%)725 (5.5%)
5 to 9 Years924 (6.9%)418 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years723 (5.4%)527 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years590 (4.4%)765 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years910 (6.8%)1,086 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Years895 (6.7%)1,106 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years1,206 (9.1%)778 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Years1,146 (8.6%)1,065 (8.1%)
40 to 44 Years1,001 (7.5%)1,015 (7.7%)
45 to 49 Years1,245 (9.3%)827 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years759 (5.7%)756 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years696 (5.2%)695 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years818 (6.1%)890 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years655 (4.9%)890 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years693 (5.2%)693 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years394 (3.0%)533 (4.0%)
80 to 84 Years66 (0.5%)251 (1.9%)
85 Years and over140 (1.1%)189 (1.4%)
Total13,310 (100.0%)13,209 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Eureka

Median Family Size in Eureka

The median family size in Eureka is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,756 | 69.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.08 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (560 | 10.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.68 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Eureka
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,756 (69.0%)3.08
Single Male/Father560 (10.3%)2.68
Single Female/Mother1,124 (20.7%)2.75
Total Families5,440 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Eureka

The median household size in Eureka is 2.30 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,124 | 10.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.19 persons per household. non-family households (5,465 | 50.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.48 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Eureka
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,756 (34.4%)3.17
Single Male/Father560 (5.1%)2.83
Single Female/Mother1,124 (10.3%)3.19
Non-family5,465 (50.1%)1.48
Total Households10,905 (100.0%)2.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Eureka

Out of a total of 10,905 households in Eureka, 5,440 (49.9%) are family households, while 5,465 (50.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,698, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,823.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Eureka
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,823 (35.1%)
2-Person Households2,698 (24.7%)1,369 (12.6%)
3-Person Households1,116 (10.2%)154 (1.4%)
4-Person Households978 (9.0%)4 (0.0%)
5-Person Households373 (3.4%)68 (0.6%)
6-Person Households206 (1.9%)47 (0.4%)
7+ Person Households69 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,440 (49.9%)5,465 (50.1%)

Female Fertility in Eureka

Fertility by Age in Eureka

Average fertility rate in Eureka is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 94.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 88.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Eureka
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years279 (88.3%)94.0
35 to 50 years37 (11.7%)12.0
Total316 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Eureka

65.2% of women with births (316) in Eureka are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 39.4% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Eureka
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years169 (60.6%)110 (39.4%)
35 to 50 years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (65.2%)110 (34.8%)

Fertility by Education in Eureka

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Eureka
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School63 (19.9%)70.0
High School Diploma68 (21.5%)52.0
College or Associate's Degree150 (47.5%)56.0
Bachelor's Degree35 (11.1%)23.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total316 (100.0%)46.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Eureka

34.8% of women with births in Eureka are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 71.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Eureka
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma65 (95.6%)3 (4.4%)
College or Associate's Degree43 (28.7%)107 (71.3%)
Bachelor's Degree35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (65.2%)110 (34.8%)

Income in Eureka

Income Overview in Eureka

Per Capita Income in Eureka is $33,270, while median incomes of families and households are $72,199 and $51,971 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income26,519$33,270
Median Family Income5,440$72,199
Mean Family Income5,440$94,960
Median Household Income10,905$51,971
Mean Household Income10,905$76,887
Income Deficit5,440$12,330
Wage / Income Gap (%)26,51914.69%
Wage / Income Gap ($)26,51985.31¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index26,5190.48

Earnings by Sex in Eureka

Average Earnings in Eureka are $31,058, $33,149 for men and $28,281 for women, a difference of 14.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Eureka
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,987 (49.7%)$33,149
Female7,057 (50.2%)$28,281
Total14,044 (100.0%)$31,058

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Eureka

The most common earnings brackets in Eureka are $100,000+ for men (731 | 10.5%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (793 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Eureka
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less386 (5.5%)713 (10.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99993 (1.3%)363 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499336 (4.8%)345 (4.9%)
$7,500 to $9,999115 (1.7%)279 (4.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499378 (5.4%)108 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999212 (3.0%)291 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499149 (2.1%)294 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999372 (5.3%)125 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499363 (5.2%)189 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999231 (3.3%)254 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999481 (6.9%)793 (11.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999707 (10.1%)302 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999193 (2.8%)355 (5.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999311 (4.4%)519 (7.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999165 (2.4%)321 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999461 (6.6%)160 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,999542 (7.8%)386 (5.5%)
$65,000 to $74,999240 (3.4%)395 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999521 (7.5%)348 (4.9%)
$100,000+731 (10.5%)517 (7.3%)
Total6,987 (100.0%)7,057 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Eureka

Average earnings in Eureka are $36,818 for men and $34,043 for women, a difference of 7.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,639, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $31,518. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $67,917, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,503.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Eureka
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$50,813$25,880
High School Diploma$36,867$24,503
College or Associate's Degree$31,518$29,237
Bachelor's Degree$53,143$41,569
Graduate Degree$64,639$67,917
Total$36,818$34,043

Family Income in Eureka

Family Income Brackets in Eureka

According to the Eureka family income data, there are 1,229 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 114 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Eureka
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002454.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991142.1%
$15,000 to $24,9993646.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993546.5%
$35,000 to $49,99962611.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,12620.7%
$75,000 to $99,99964711.9%
$100,000 to $149,9991,22922.6%
$150,000 to $199,9993756.9%
$200,000+3646.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Eureka

4-person families (835 | 15.3%) account for the highest median family income in Eureka with $116,392 per family, while 2-person families (2,952 | 54.3%) have the highest median income of $34,798 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Eureka
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,952 (54.3%)$69,597
3-Person Families1,102 (20.3%)$90,030
4-Person Families835 (15.3%)$116,392
5-Person Families307 (5.6%)$67,971
6-Person Families175 (3.2%)$67,862
7+ Person Families69 (1.3%)$0
Total5,440 (100.0%)$72,199

Family Income by Number of Earners in Eureka

The median family income in Eureka is $72,199, with families comprising 3+ earners (595) having the highest median family income of $136,110, while families with 1 earner (1,685) have the lowest median family income of $52,102, accounting for 10.9% and 31.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Eureka
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,218 (22.4%)$58,226
1 Earner1,685 (31.0%)$52,102
2 Earners1,942 (35.7%)$81,250
3+ Earners595 (10.9%)$136,110
Total5,440 (100.0%)$72,199

Household Income in Eureka

Household Income Brackets in Eureka

With 1,778 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Eureka, accounting for 16.3% of all households. In contrast, only 436 households (4.0%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Eureka
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007316.7%
$10,000 to $14,9994364.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991,10110.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991,45013.3%
$35,000 to $49,9991,57014.4%
$50,000 to $74,9991,77816.3%
$75,000 to $99,9991,13410.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991,66815.3%
$150,000 to $199,9994914.5%
$200,000+5455.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Eureka

The median household income in Eureka is $51,971, with the highest median household income of $56,828 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,610 households (33.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,577, with 553 households (5.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Eureka
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years553 (5.1%)$23,577
25 to 44 Years3,739 (34.3%)$54,366
45 to 64 Years3,610 (33.1%)$56,828
65+ Years3,003 (27.5%)$52,021
Total10,905 (100.0%)$51,971

Poverty in Eureka

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Eureka

With 19.5% poverty level for males and 19.1% for females among the residents of Eureka, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 132 males (61.7%) and 52 females (55.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Eureka
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years79 (17.6%)86 (12.2%)
5 Years27 (21.3%)52 (55.9%)
6 to 11 Years182 (16.2%)186 (32.4%)
12 to 14 Years142 (35.9%)28 (10.3%)
15 Years18 (8.3%)51 (28.0%)
16 and 17 Years132 (61.7%)10 (6.9%)
18 to 24 Years121 (11.7%)300 (19.8%)
25 to 34 Years318 (15.8%)436 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years471 (22.9%)338 (16.4%)
45 to 54 Years425 (21.5%)229 (14.5%)
55 to 64 Years422 (28.5%)406 (25.6%)
65 to 74 Years165 (12.2%)238 (15.1%)
75 Years and over39 (6.5%)142 (14.7%)
Total2,541 (19.5%)2,502 (19.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Eureka

According to the poverty statistics in Eureka, males aged 75 years and over and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.5% of males and 93.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Eureka
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years370 (82.4%)621 (87.8%)
5 Years100 (78.7%)41 (44.1%)
6 to 11 Years942 (83.8%)389 (67.6%)
12 to 14 Years254 (64.1%)243 (89.7%)
15 Years198 (91.7%)131 (72.0%)
16 and 17 Years82 (38.3%)136 (93.1%)
18 to 24 Years914 (88.3%)1,212 (80.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,698 (84.2%)1,438 (76.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,582 (77.1%)1,728 (83.6%)
45 to 54 Years1,553 (78.5%)1,349 (85.5%)
55 to 64 Years1,060 (71.5%)1,178 (74.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,183 (87.8%)1,335 (84.9%)
75 Years and over561 (93.5%)823 (85.3%)
Total10,497 (80.5%)10,624 (80.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Eureka

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Eureka show that 4.3% or 162 of the total 3,756 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 68.5%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.6%, which includes 6 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Eureka
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,253 (96.5%)82 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children1,041 (99.4%)6 (0.6%)
3 or 4 Children283 (88.4%)37 (11.6%)
5 or more Children17 (31.5%)37 (68.5%)
Total3,594 (95.7%)162 (4.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Eureka

According to the poverty data in Eureka, 13.0% or 73 single-father households and 29.5% or 332 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (17.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Eureka
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (6.8%)66 (11.0%)
1 or 2 Children60 (17.0%)187 (42.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)79 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (13.0%)332 (29.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Eureka

The poverty data for Eureka shows that 162 of the married-couple family households (4.3%) and 405 of the single-parent households (24.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (68.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 household (83.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Eureka
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children82 (3.5%)79 (10.0%)
1 or 2 Children6 (0.6%)247 (30.9%)
3 or 4 Children37 (11.6%)79 (83.2%)
5 or more Children37 (68.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total162 (4.3%)405 (24.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Eureka

Employment by Class of Employer in Eureka

Among the 11,792 employed individuals in Eureka, private company employees (6,580 | 55.8%), not-for-profit organizations (1,214 | 10.3%), and local government employees (1,211 | 10.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Eureka
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,58055.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4513.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,1319.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,21410.3%
Local Government Employees1,21110.3%
State Government Employees8587.3%
Federal Government Employees3472.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total11,792100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Eureka

According to the labor force statistics for Eureka, out of the total population over 16 years of age (22,353), 61.5% or 13,747 individuals are in the labor force, with 10.1% or 1,388 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.9% or 1,684 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.7% or 104 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Eureka
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years404 (42.3%)104 (25.7%)
20 to 24 Years1,463 (73.3%)228 (15.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,633 (81.6%)131 (8.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,684 (84.9%)130 (7.7%)
35 to 44 Years3,369 (79.7%)394 (11.7%)
45 to 54 Years2,705 (75.4%)208 (7.7%)
55 to 59 Years787 (56.6%)135 (17.2%)
60 to 64 Years982 (57.5%)37 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years569 (19.4%)22 (3.9%)
75 Years and over153 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total13,747 (61.5%)1,388 (10.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Eureka

According to labor force statistics for Eureka, 74.9% of individuals (11,159) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (14,898) are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 1,027 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.9% or 3,459 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 11.5% or 485 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Eureka
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School941 (53.7%)158 (9.0%)
High School Diploma2,541 (72.5%)305 (8.7%)
College / Associate Degree4,215 (76.4%)634 (11.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,459 (83.9%)289 (7.0%)
Total11,159 (74.9%)1,371 (9.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Eureka

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Eureka are Management (1,470 | 12.0%), Community & Social Service (1,324 | 10.8%), Education Instruction & Library (737 | 6.0%), Business & Financial (589 | 4.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (539 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Eureka

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Eureka, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (90.9%), Architecture & Engineering (71.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (65.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (86.7%), Education Instruction & Library (74.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Eureka
OccupationMaleFemale
Management683 (46.5%)787 (53.5%)
Business & Financial312 (53.0%)277 (47.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science353 (65.5%)186 (34.5%)
Computers & Mathematics120 (90.9%)12 (9.1%)
Architecture & Engineering82 (71.3%)33 (28.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science151 (51.7%)141 (48.3%)
Community & Social Service 391 (29.5%)933 (70.5%)
Education, Arts & Media37 (13.3%)242 (86.7%)
Legal Services & Support34 (50.0%)34 (50.0%)
Education Instruction & Library192 (26.1%)545 (74.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment128 (53.3%)112 (46.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating150 (28.5%)377 (71.5%)
Health Technologists118 (37.6%)196 (62.4%)
Total (Category)1,889 (42.5%)2,560 (57.5%)
Total (Overall)5,940 (48.4%)6,336 (51.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Eureka are Food Preparation & Serving (1,067 | 8.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (776 | 6.3%), Healthcare Support (465 | 3.8%), Personal Care & Service (444 | 3.6%), and Security & Protection (62 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Eureka

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Eureka, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (76.8%), Healthcare Support (72.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Eureka
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support130 (28.0%)335 (72.0%)
Security & Protection62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving660 (61.9%)407 (38.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance371 (47.8%)405 (52.2%)
Personal Care & Service103 (23.2%)341 (76.8%)
Total (Category)1,326 (47.1%)1,488 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)5,940 (48.4%)6,336 (51.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Eureka are Office & Administration (1,347 | 11.0%), and Sales & Related (1,091 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Eureka

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Eureka
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related407 (37.3%)684 (62.7%)
Office & Administration386 (28.7%)961 (71.3%)
Total (Category)793 (32.5%)1,645 (67.5%)
Total (Overall)5,940 (48.4%)6,336 (51.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Eureka are Construction & Extraction (621 | 5.1%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (224 | 1.8%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (151 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Eureka

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Eureka
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry163 (72.8%)61 (27.2%)
Construction & Extraction621 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair137 (90.7%)14 (9.3%)
Total (Category)921 (92.5%)75 (7.5%)
Total (Overall)5,940 (48.4%)6,336 (51.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Eureka are Material Moving (731 | 5.9%), Production (544 | 4.4%), and Transportation (304 | 2.5%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Eureka

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Eureka
OccupationMaleFemale
Production254 (46.7%)290 (53.3%)
Transportation232 (76.3%)72 (23.7%)
Material Moving525 (71.8%)206 (28.2%)
Total (Category)1,011 (64.0%)568 (36.0%)
Total (Overall)5,940 (48.4%)6,336 (51.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Eureka

Employment Industries in Eureka

The major employment industries in Eureka include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,074 | 16.9%), Retail Trade (1,785 | 14.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,264 | 10.3%), Educational Services (1,110 | 9.0%), and Public Administration (935 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Eureka

Employment Industries by Sex in Eureka

The Eureka industries that see more men than women are Construction (92.0%), Information (89.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (65.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (83.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (65.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Eureka
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting349 (63.0%)205 (37.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction713 (92.0%)62 (8.0%)
Manufacturing276 (54.9%)227 (45.1%)
Wholesale Trade114 (47.7%)125 (52.3%)
Retail Trade888 (49.7%)897 (50.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing220 (65.1%)118 (34.9%)
Utilities54 (60.0%)36 (40.0%)
Information147 (89.1%)18 (10.9%)
Finance & Insurance34 (16.8%)168 (83.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific300 (54.6%)249 (45.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support234 (65.0%)126 (35.0%)
Educational Services465 (41.9%)645 (58.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance711 (34.3%)1,363 (65.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation155 (42.1%)213 (57.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services687 (54.3%)577 (45.7%)
Public Administration379 (40.5%)556 (59.5%)
Total5,940 (48.4%)6,336 (51.6%)

Education in Eureka

School Enrollment in Eureka

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,024 students in Eureka are college / undergraduate (1,316 | 26.2%), elementary school (1,082 | 21.5%), and high school (1,068 | 21.3%).
School Enrollment in Eureka
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1873.7%
Kindergarten3166.3%
Elementary School1,08221.5%
Middle School87717.5%
High School1,06821.3%
College / Undergraduate1,31626.2%
Graduate / Professional1783.5%
Total5,024100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Eureka

Out of a total of 5,024 students who are enrolled in schools in Eureka, 487 (9.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 4,537 (90.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 74 (45.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 418 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Eureka
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds88 (54.3%)74 (45.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,194 (92.0%)104 (8.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,027 (87.8%)142 (12.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds702 (94.4%)42 (5.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds418 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds671 (92.9%)51 (7.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds331 (85.3%)57 (14.7%)
35 Years and over107 (87.0%)16 (13.0%)
Total4,537 (90.3%)487 (9.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Eureka

Bio, nature & agricultural (916 | 14.7%), social sciences (635 | 10.2%), literature & languages (595 | 9.6%), science & technology (561 | 9.0%), and business (489 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 6,225 individuals in Eureka who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Eureka
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1472.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural91614.7%
Physical & Health Sciences2143.4%
Psychology3826.1%
Social Sciences63510.2%
Engineering4046.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies601.0%
Science & Technology5619.0%
Business4897.9%
Education4106.6%
Literature & Languages5959.6%
Liberal Arts & History4757.6%
Visual & Performing Arts4397.0%
Communications2003.2%
Arts & Humanities2984.8%
Total6,225100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Eureka

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Eureka

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Eureka are males with 2 vehicles (2,420, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,879, making up 40.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Eureka
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle418 (7.4%)51 (0.9%)
1 Vehicle1,305 (23.1%)1,707 (28.9%)
2 Vehicles2,420 (42.8%)2,879 (48.7%)
3 Vehicles911 (16.1%)827 (14.0%)
4 Vehicles318 (5.6%)162 (2.7%)
5 or more Vehicles283 (5.0%)287 (4.9%)
Total5,655 (100.0%)5,913 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Eureka

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Eureka are 5 to 9 minutes (3,335 commuters, 31.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,839 commuters, 17.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,530 commuters, 14.3%).
Commute Time in Eureka
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7967.4%
5 to 9 Minutes3,33531.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1,83917.2%
15 to 19 Minutes1,53014.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1,14110.7%
25 to 29 Minutes3363.2%
30 to 34 Minutes1,23911.6%
35 to 39 Minutes180.2%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes1841.7%
60 to 89 Minutes890.8%
90 or more Minutes1711.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Eureka

The most common commute times in Eureka are 5 to 9 minutes (1,658 commuters, 30.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,677 commuters, 31.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Eureka
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes535 (9.9%)261 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,658 (30.7%)1,677 (31.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes827 (15.3%)1,012 (19.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes606 (11.2%)924 (17.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes605 (11.2%)536 (10.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes236 (4.4%)100 (1.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes574 (10.6%)665 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes16 (0.3%)2 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes184 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes25 (0.5%)64 (1.2%)
90 or more Minutes139 (2.6%)32 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Eureka

The most frequent times of departure to work in Eureka are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (764, 14.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,456, 27.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Eureka
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM265 (4.9%)247 (4.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM68 (1.3%)43 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM176 (3.3%)362 (6.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM384 (7.1%)142 (2.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM327 (6.0%)184 (3.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM672 (12.4%)490 (9.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM727 (13.5%)1,456 (27.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM764 (14.1%)690 (13.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM398 (7.4%)368 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM258 (4.8%)253 (4.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM225 (4.2%)200 (3.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM55 (1.0%)62 (1.2%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM409 (7.6%)410 (7.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM677 (12.5%)366 (6.9%)
Total5,405 (100.0%)5,273 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Eureka

Occupancy by Ownership in Eureka

Of the total 10,905 dwellings in Eureka, owner-occupied units account for 5,293 (48.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 5,612 (51.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Eureka
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,29348.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units5,61251.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units10,905100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Eureka

Occupancy by Household Size in Eureka
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,82335.1%
2-Person Household4,06737.3%
3-Person Household1,27011.7%
4+ Person Household1,74516.0%
Total Housing Units10,905100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Eureka

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Eureka
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,546 (40.4%)2,277 (59.6%)
2-Person Household2,083 (51.2%)1,984 (48.8%)
3-Person Household681 (53.6%)589 (46.4%)
4+ Person Household983 (56.3%)762 (43.7%)
Total Housing Units5,293 (48.5%)5,612 (51.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Eureka

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Eureka
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School273 (30.7%)615 (69.3%)
High School Diploma770 (41.5%)1,083 (58.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,964 (45.4%)2,358 (54.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,286 (59.5%)1,556 (40.5%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Eureka

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Eureka
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2,33521.4%
35 to 44 Years1,95717.9%
45 to 54 Years1,93217.7%
55 to 64 Years1,67815.4%
65 to 74 Years1,89417.4%
75 to 84 Years8667.9%
85 Years and Over2432.2%
Total10,905100.0%

Housing Finances in Eureka

Median Income by Occupancy in Eureka

Median Income by Occupancy in Eureka
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,293 (48.5%)$74,063
Renter-Occupied5,612 (51.5%)$35,986
Average10,905 (100.0%)$51,971

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Eureka

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Eureka
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000149 (2.8%)153 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $9,99965 (1.2%)363 (6.5%)
$10,000 to $14,99944 (0.8%)396 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999122 (2.3%)357 (6.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999237 (4.5%)388 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999389 (7.3%)1,063 (18.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999833 (15.7%)735 (13.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999845 (16.0%)928 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999633 (12.0%)504 (9.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,170 (22.1%)496 (8.8%)
$150,000 or more806 (15.2%)229 (4.1%)
Total5,293 (100.0%)5,612 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Eureka

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Eureka
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300282 (5.3%)121 (2.2%)
$300 to $499661 (12.5%)144 (2.6%)
$500 to $799689 (13.0%)853 (15.2%)
$800 to $999428 (8.1%)1,192 (21.2%)
$1,000 to $1,499920 (17.4%)1,993 (35.5%)
$1,500 to $1,999956 (18.1%)885 (15.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499896 (16.9%)141 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999272 (5.1%)85 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more189 (3.6%)41 (0.7%)
Total5,293 (100.0%)5,612 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Eureka

Housing Structures in Eureka

Housing Structures in Eureka
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,36467.5%
Single Unit, Attached4824.4%
2 Unit Apartments5545.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments8878.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9108.3%
10 or more Apartments5785.3%
Mobile Home / Other1301.2%
Total10,905100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Eureka

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Eureka
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,025 (68.2%)2,339 (31.8%)
Single Unit, Attached178 (36.9%)304 (63.1%)
2 Unit Apartments44 (7.9%)510 (92.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)887 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)910 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)578 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other46 (35.4%)84 (64.6%)
Total5,293 (48.5%)5,612 (51.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Eureka

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Eureka
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room17 (0.3%)189 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms112 (2.1%)1,621 (28.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,821 (34.4%)2,679 (47.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,306 (43.6%)830 (14.8%)
8 or more Rooms1,037 (19.6%)293 (5.2%)
Total5,293 (100.0%)5,612 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Eureka

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Eureka
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas4,106 (77.6%)3,527 (62.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas71 (1.3%)95 (1.7%)
Electricity567 (10.7%)1,651 (29.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels539 (10.2%)150 (2.7%)
No Fuel Used10 (0.2%)189 (3.4%)
Total5,293 (100.0%)5,612 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Eureka

Household Vehicle Usage in Eureka
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle259 (4.9%)900 (16.0%)
1 Vehicle1,721 (32.5%)2,215 (39.5%)
2 Vehicles2,348 (44.4%)1,624 (28.9%)
3 or more Vehicles965 (18.2%)873 (15.6%)
Total5,293 (100.0%)5,612 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Eureka

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Eureka

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7913,502
Median Property Value$328,200$357,000
Median Household Income$49,684$580
Monthly Housing Costs$486$189
Real Estate Taxes$1,800$46

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Eureka

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Eureka
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00078 (4.4%)87 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)41 (1.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999666 (37.2%)845 (24.1%)
$300,000 to $499,999808 (45.1%)2,084 (59.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999155 (8.6%)331 (9.5%)
$750,000 to $999,99939 (2.2%)46 (1.3%)
$1,000,000 or more45 (2.5%)68 (1.9%)
Total1,791 (100.0%)3,502 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Eureka

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Eureka
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000110 (6.1%)20 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999314 (17.5%)104 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999224 (12.5%)89 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999260 (14.5%)165 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999192 (10.7%)573 (16.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999135 (7.5%)653 (18.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999330 (18.4%)498 (14.2%)
$150,000 or more226 (12.6%)840 (24.0%)
Total1,791 (100.0%)3,502 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Eureka

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Eureka
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x292 (16.3%)82,969 (2,369.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x217 (12.1%)373 (10.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x219 (12.2%)706 (20.2%)
4.0x or more1,000 (55.8%)727 (20.8%)
Total1,791 (100.0%)3,502 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Eureka

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Eureka
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800306 (17.1%)42 (1.2%)
$800 to $1,499329 (18.4%)301 (8.6%)
$800 to $1,499998 (55.7%)575 (16.4%)
Total1,791 (100.0%)3,502 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Eureka

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eureka

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eureka
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,298 (93.1%)96 (6.9%)
6 to 18 Years3,255 (92.7%)256 (7.3%)
19 to 25 Years2,342 (90.7%)241 (9.3%)
26 to 34 Years2,848 (84.1%)539 (15.9%)
35 to 44 Years3,896 (94.6%)223 (5.4%)
45 to 54 Years3,050 (86.0%)495 (14.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,899 (94.6%)167 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years2,921 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,565 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24,074 (92.3%)2,017 (7.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Eureka

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Eureka
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,298 (93.1%)96 (6.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,255 (92.7%)256 (7.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen2,342 (90.7%)241 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Eureka

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Eureka
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,313 (92.8%)258 (7.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,201 (89.6%)602 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,853 (84.8%)691 (15.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,855 (96.9%)90 (3.1%)
$100,000 and over7,906 (96.9%)256 (3.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eureka

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Eureka
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6738 (52.9%)661 (47.4%)
6 to 18 Years1,765 (50.3%)1,668 (47.5%)
19 to 25 Years903 (35.0%)1,589 (61.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,187 (35.0%)1,839 (54.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,766 (42.9%)2,270 (55.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,213 (34.2%)2,049 (57.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,390 (45.3%)1,796 (58.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,859 (97.9%)1,654 (56.6%)
75 Years and over1,565 (100.0%)719 (45.9%)
Total13,386 (51.3%)14,245 (54.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Eureka

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Eureka
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (3.2%)
5 to 17 Years119 (5.7%)33 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years534 (18.0%)465 (13.7%)
35 to 64 Years999 (18.2%)1,362 (26.1%)
65 to 74 Years488 (36.2%)500 (31.8%)
75 Years and over304 (50.7%)446 (46.2%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Eureka

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Eureka: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)23 (3.2%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years84 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years93 (1.7%)345 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years209 (15.5%)185 (11.8%)
75 Years and over109 (18.2%)142 (14.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Eureka: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years19 (0.6%)135 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years203 (3.7%)201 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years87 (6.5%)55 (3.5%)
75 Years and over81 (13.5%)41 (4.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Eureka: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years99 (4.8%)33 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years433 (14.6%)315 (9.3%)
35 to 64 Years512 (9.3%)638 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years134 (9.9%)93 (5.9%)
75 Years and over102 (17.0%)134 (13.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Eureka: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years36 (1.2%)20 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years391 (7.1%)585 (11.2%)
65 to 74 Years257 (19.1%)407 (25.9%)
75 Years and over206 (34.3%)326 (33.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Eureka: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.4%)20 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years248 (4.5%)314 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years138 (10.2%)45 (2.9%)
75 Years and over54 (9.0%)125 (13.0%)

Technology Access in Eureka

Computing Device Access in Eureka

Computing Device Access in Eureka
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop8,73480.1%
Smartphone9,22584.6%
Tablet6,64060.9%
No Computing Device5264.8%
Total10,905100.0%

Internet Access in Eureka

Internet Access in Eureka
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet140.1%
Broadband Home8,13374.6%
Cellular Data Only1,19310.9%
Satellite Internet6295.8%
No Internet1,23011.3%
Total10,905100.0%

Eureka Summary

Eureka, California is a city located in Humboldt County, California, United States. It is the county seat of Humboldt County and the principal city of the Eureka-Arcata-Fortuna Combined Statistical Area. The population was 26,128 at the 2000 census.

History

Eureka was founded in 1850 as a seaport town and was incorporated in 1856. It was named after the Greek word for “discovery”. The city was originally a center for the logging industry, but it has since become a center for the fishing and tourism industries.

Geography

Eureka is located at 40°48'N 124°7'W (40.8, -124.1167). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.2 square miles (41.8 km2), of which, 15.9 square miles (41.2 km2) of it is land and 0.3 square miles (0.7 km2) of it (1.86%) is water.

Economy

Eureka’s economy is largely based on the fishing and tourism industries. The city is home to several seafood processing plants, as well as a number of restaurants and hotels. The city also has a thriving arts and culture scene, with several galleries, museums, and theaters.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 26,128 people, 10,845 households, and 6,092 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,637.2 people per square mile (631.2/km2). There were 11,541 housing units at an average density of 722.3 per square mile (279.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 79.2% White, 1.2% African American, 4.2% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 6.3% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
There were 10,845 households, out of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,837, and the median income for a family was $37,813. Males had a median income of $31,919 versus $25,836 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,890. About 13.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Eureka?
Total Population of Eureka is 26,519.
What is the Total Male Population of Eureka?
Total Male Population of Eureka is 13,310.
What is the Total Female Population of Eureka?
Total Female Population of Eureka is 13,209.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Eureka?
There are 100.76 Males per 100 Females in Eureka.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Eureka?
There are 99.24 Females per 100 Males in Eureka.
What is the Median Population Age in Eureka?
Median Population Age in Eureka is 39.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Eureka
Average Family Size in Eureka is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Eureka
Average Household Size in Eureka is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Eureka?
Per Capita income in Eureka is $33,270.
What is the Median Family Income in Eureka?
Median Family Income in Eureka is $72,199.
What is the Median Household income in Eureka?
Median Household Income in Eureka is $51,971.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Eureka?
Income or Wage Gap in Eureka is 14.7%.
Women in Eureka earn 85.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Eureka?
Family Income Deficit in Eureka is $12,330.
Families that are below poverty line in Eureka earn $12,330 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Eureka?
Inequality or Gini Index in Eureka is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Eureka?
There are 13,747 People in the Labor Forcein in Eureka.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Eureka?
61.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Eureka.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Eureka?
Unemployment Rate in Eureka is 10.1%.