Eureka is a city located in Humboldt County California. Eureka has a 2024 population of 25,480. It is also the county seat of Humboldt County. Eureka is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually and its population has decreased by -3.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,496 in 2020.
The average household income in Eureka is $87,772 with a poverty rate of 17.55%. The median age in Eureka is 38.9 years: 39.1 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eureka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,489 | 70.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,395 | 12.91% |
| Other race | 1,669 | 6.35% |
| Asian | 1,510 | 5.74% |
| Black or African American | 608 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 455 | 1.73% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 176 | 0.67% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,735 | 2.33 | 48 | 52 |
| Non Family | 5,238 | 1.48 | 35.2 | 64.8 |
| Married | 3,782 | 3.09 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Female | 1,166 | 3.34 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Male | 549 | 3.04 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
48.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,037 | 5.48% |
| Associates Degree | 1,950 | 10.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,892 | 20.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,024 | 10.7% |
| High School Graduate | 4,335 | 22.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 791 | 4.18% |
| Some College | 4,895 | 25.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,011 | 12,126 | 4,410 |
| Hispanic | 2,468 | 2,038 | 590 |
| 2+ Races | 1,792 | 1,493 | 419 |
| Other Race | 1,250 | 892 | 271 |
| Asian | 909 | 794 | 280 |
| Black | 501 | 431 | 60 |
| Native American | 436 | 370 | 131 |
| Islander | 176 | 152 | 65 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 36.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,268 | $55,841 | $41,378 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,106 | $81,458 | $71,389 |
| High School Graduate | $30,065 | $32,276 | $25,982 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,520 | $53,708 | $28,304 |
| Overall | $40,340 | $44,445 | $37,194 |
| Some College | $33,998 | $35,757 | $29,778 |
$40,340
Average Earnings
$44,445
Average Male
$37,194
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
87.21% of Eureka residents speak only English, while 12.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,041 | 2,784 | 16.34% |
| Multiple | 3,387 | 662 | 19.55% |
| Hispanic | 3,693 | 508 | 13.76% |
| Asian | 1,500 | 327 | 21.8% |
| Black | 573 | 311 | 54.28% |
| Other | 1,645 | 155 | 9.42% |
| Native | 430 | 65 | 15.12% |
| Islander | 176 | 18 | 10.23% |
17.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.67%
Male Poverty Rate
17.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eureka is Black, with 54.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eureka is Other, with 9.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.79% |
| High School | 21.06% |
| Some College | 20.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.66% |
| Male Unemployed | 41.13% |
| Female Employed | 11.28% |
| Male Employed | 10.19% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,735 | $115,167 |
| Households | $60,253 | $87,772 |
| Married Families | $106,657 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,772 | $56,303 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,298
Number of Veterans
1,177
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 492 |
| First Gulf War | 247 |
| Second Gulf War | 155 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 440 |
| 55 to 64 | 329 |
| 75+ | 256 |
| 35 to 54 | 217 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,143 | 7.33% |
| 2+ Races | 103 | 4.47% |
| Hispanic | 91 | 3.3% |
| Black | 28 | 5.17% |
| Asian | 19 | 1.79% |
| Native American | 5 | 1.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.74%
Born in Eureka
92.27%
Native Born
7.73%
Foreign Born
3.6%
Non Citizen
4.14%
Naturalized
92.27% of Eureka residents were born in the United States, with 67.74% having been born in California. 3.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,210 | -254 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 24,464 | -254 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 24,718 | -254 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 24,972 | -254 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 25,226 | -254 | -1% |
| 2024 | 25,480 | -254 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 25,734 | -375 | -1.44% |
| 2022 | 26,109 | -258 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 26,367 | -129 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 26,496 | -337 | -1.26% |
| 2019 | 26,833 | -176 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 27,009 | -113 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 27,122 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 27,122 | 188 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 26,934 | 49 | 0.18% |
| 2014 | 26,885 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 26,882 | -54 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 26,936 | -195 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 27,131 | -70 | -0.26% |
| 2010 | 27,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,128 | -897 | -3.32% |
| 1990 | 27,025 | 2,872 | 11.89% |
| 1980 | 24,153 | -184 | -0.76% |
| 1970 | 24,337 | -3,800 | -13.51% |
| 1960 | 28,137 | 5,079 | 22.03% |
| 1950 | 23,058 | 6,003 | 35.2% |
| 1940 | 17,055 | 1,303 | 8.27% |
| 1930 | 15,752 | 2,829 | 21.89% |
| 1920 | 12,923 | 1,078 | 9.1% |
| 1910 | 11,845 | 4,518 | 61.66% |
| 1900 | 7,327 | 2,469 | 50.82% |
| 1890 | 4,858 | 2,219 | 84.08% |
| 1880 | 2,639 | 2,584 | 4698.18% |
| 1850 | 55 | -24,155 | -99.77% |