Eureka, CA Demographics
What is the population of Eureka?
There are 26,519 residents in Eureka, with a median age of 39.8. Of this, 50.19% are males and 49.81% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.21% of the resident pool in Eureka, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.19%. Additionally, 3.6% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 21,096 people in Eureka currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 26,519 | -0.9% |
| Male Population | 13,310 | 0.6% |
| Female Population | 13,209 | -2.4% |
Male Population 50.19%
Female Population 49.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.8 | 4.2% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 24,188 | -1.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,376 | 5.9% |
| Not Citizen | 955 | 0.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 91.21%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.19%
Not Citizen 3.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 9 | 350.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,812 | -6.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,696 | 1.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 620 | -22.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 21,096 | 0.7% |
Moved from Abroad 0.03%
Moved from Same County 10.72%
Moved from Same State 6.47%
Moved from Different State 2.36%
Same House as Last Year 80.42%
What are the employment statistics in Eureka?
White-collar workers make up 79.02% of the working population in Eureka, while blue-collar employees account for 20.98%. There are also 1,613 entrepreneurs in Eureka (13.14% of the workforce); 6,971 workers employed in private companies (56.79%); and 2,478 people working in governmental institutions (20.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,701 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 2,575 | -2.1% |
White Collar 79.02%
Blue Collar 20.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,613 | -12.9% |
| Private Companies | 6,971 | -1.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,478 | 16.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,214 | 1.2% |
Self Employees 13.14%
Private Companies 56.79%
Governmental Workers 20.19%
Not for Profit Companies 9.89%
How many households are there in Eureka?
There are a total of 10,905 households in Eureka, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 49.89% of these Eureka households, while non-family units account for the remaining 50.11%. Additionally, 21.58% of households have children and 78.42% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 10,905 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 5,440 | 4.3% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,465 | -2.3% |
Family Households 49.89%
Non-Family Households 50.11%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,353 | -5.7% |
| Households without Children | 8,552 | 2.9% |
Households with Children 21.58%
Households without Children 78.42%
What are the median and average incomes in Eureka?
The average annual household income in Eureka is $76,887, while the median household income sits at $51,971 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $54,366, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $56,828. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,577 and $52,021, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $76,887 | 11.4% |
| Median Household Income | $51,971 | 10.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -1 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 20,876 | -0.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Eureka?
There are 11,992 housing units in Eureka, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1955. Of the 10,905 occupied housing units in Eureka, 48.54% are owner-occupied, while 51.46% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.16% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $357,000. In general, housing costs reach $1,128 per month in Eureka.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 11,992 | -0.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1955 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,786 | -8.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,069 | -8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,162 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,371 | 10.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,232 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,063 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 935 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 320 | 6.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 42 | -40.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 12 | 9.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 10,905 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,293 | 3.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $5,612 | -1.2% |
Owner Occupied 48.54%
Renter Occupied 51.46%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 3,502 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,791 | 5.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $357,000 | 19.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $328,200 | 12.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,128 | 8.7% |
With Mortgage 66.16%
Without Mortgage 33.84%
What is the level of education in Eureka?
Approximately 31.23% of the population in Eureka holds a high school degree (that's 6,868 residents), while 27.66% have attained a college certificate (6,976 locals) and 19.44% have a bachelor's degree (4,274 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 791 | -6.7% |
| Some High School | 6,868 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 6,976 | 0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 2,110 | -2.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,274 | 0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,863 | 3.9% |
No High School 3.6%
Some High School 31.23%
Some College 27.66%
Associate Degree 9.6%
Bachelor's Degree 19.44%
Graduate Degree 8.47%
What is the marital status of Eureka residents?
A total of 9,474 people in Eureka have never been married (which represents 41.64% of the total population), while 8,509 of them are wedded (37.4%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 299 (1.31%) and 3,770 (16.57%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 9,474 | 0.7% |
| Married | 8,509 | 4.7% |
| Separated | 299 | -26.2% |
| Widowed | 1,000 | -7.0% |
| Divorced | 3,770 | 3,770.0% |
Never Married 41.64%
Married 37.4%
Separated 1.31%
Widowed 4.4%
Divorced 16.57%
What are the most common means of transportation in Eureka?
The top three means of transportation people in Eureka use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 9,708 residents commute by car, 652 prefer going to work by walking and 109 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 9,708 | -0.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 94 | 59.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 10 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 109 | 0.9% |
| Walk | 652 | 30.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Eureka by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.