Eureka is a town located in Lincoln County Montana. Eureka has a 2024 population of 1,581. Eureka is currently growing at a rate of 3.13% annually and its population has increased by 13.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,388 in 2020.
The average household income in Eureka is $58,947 with a poverty rate of 29.35%. The median age in Eureka is 37.7 years: 41.6 years for males, and 35.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eureka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,767 | 87.95% |
| Two or more races | 201 | 10% |
| Native American | 41 | 2.04% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 625 | 3.16 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Married | 261 | 3.74 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.48 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Male | 89 | 4.81 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 61 | 4.11 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
3.68
Average Family Size
3.16
Average Household Size
78.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 95 | 7.31% |
| Associates Degree | 96 | 7.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 5.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 24 | 1.85% |
| High School Graduate | 577 | 44.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54 | 4.15% |
| Some College | 382 | 29.38% |
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 | 1,120 | 971 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 133 | 133 | 20 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,250 | $36,484 | $35,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $36,914 | $0 |
| Some College | $20,560 | $0 | $0 |
$0
Average Earnings
$36,914
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.19% of Eureka residents speak only English, while 4.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,725 | 538 | 31.19% |
| Native | 41 | 41 | 100% |
29.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.18%
Male Poverty Rate
32.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eureka is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eureka is White, with 31.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.5% |
| Some College | 15.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 87.23% |
| Male Employed | 21.19% |
| Female Employed | 20.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,238 | $57,905 |
| Households | $43,750 | $58,947 |
| Married Families | $53,819 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,818 | $44,451 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.0%
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
176
Number of Veterans
111
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 114 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| World War II | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 133 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 162 | 13.76% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 9.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
54.06%
Born in Eureka
99%
Native Born
1%
Foreign Born
1%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99% of Eureka residents were born in the United States, with 54.06% having been born in Montana. 1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,822 | 48 | 2.71% |
| 2028 | 1,774 | 48 | 2.78% |
| 2027 | 1,726 | 49 | 2.92% |
| 2026 | 1,677 | 48 | 2.95% |
| 2025 | 1,629 | 48 | 3.04% |
| 2024 | 1,581 | 48 | 3.13% |
| 2023 | 1,533 | 26 | 1.73% |
| 2022 | 1,507 | 61 | 4.22% |
| 2021 | 1,446 | 58 | 4.18% |
| 2020 | 1,388 | -41 | -2.87% |
| 2019 | 1,429 | 17 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 1,412 | 18 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 1,394 | 19 | 1.38% |
| 2016 | 1,375 | 18 | 1.33% |
| 2015 | 1,357 | -8 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,365 | -15 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 1,380 | -4 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 1,384 | -11 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 1,395 | -8 | -0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,403 | 0 | 0% |