Eureka is a town located in Wayne County North Carolina. Eureka has a 2024 population of 216. Eureka is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 2.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 211 in 2020.
The average household income in Eureka is $64,648 with a poverty rate of 5.91%. The median age in Eureka is 44.5 years: 42.5 years for males, and 47.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eureka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 69.95% |
| Black or African American | 41 | 20.2% |
| Other race | 20 | 9.85% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 90 | 2.21 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 38 | 1.05 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Married | 36 | 3.19 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 15 | 2.67 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 1 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 16 | 10.39% |
| Associates Degree | 20 | 12.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18 | 11.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 39 | 25.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 2.6% |
| Some College | 50 | 32.47% |
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 | 106 | 96 | 23 |
| Black | 34 | 28 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $86,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,583 | $53,500 | $0 |
| Some College | $55,750 | $56,500 | $0 |
$49,583
Average Earnings
$53,500
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.62% of Eureka residents speak only English, while 15.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 9 | 6.72% |
| Black | 41 | 3 | 7.32% |
5.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.33%
Male Poverty Rate
8.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eureka is Black, with 7.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eureka is White, with 6.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30% |
| Some College | 5.71% |
| High School | 2.56% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,727 | $80,215 |
| Households | $57,917 | $64,648 |
| Married Families | $69,318 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,875 | $43,345 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
16
Number of Veterans
12
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 13.04% |
| Black | 1 | 2.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
79.31%
Born in Eureka
90.64%
Native Born
9.36%
Foreign Born
8.87%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
90.64% of Eureka residents were born in the United States, with 79.31% having been born in North Carolina. 8.87% 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 | 223 | 2 | 0.9% |
| 2028 | 221 | 1 | 0.45% |
| 2027 | 220 | 1 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 219 | 2 | 0.92% |
| 2025 | 217 | 1 | 0.46% |
| 2024 | 216 | 1 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 215 | 2 | 0.94% |
| 2022 | 213 | 2 | 0.95% |
| 2021 | 211 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 211 | 10 | 4.98% |
| 2019 | 201 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 200 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 201 | 1 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 200 | -1 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 201 | 3 | 1.52% |
| 2010 | 198 | 0 | 0% |