State
County
Land Area (mi²)
9.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,791.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.98%
Growth Since 2010
-3.67%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
134,186
Eureka is a city located in Humboldt County California. It is also the county seat of Humboldt County. With a 2020 population of 26,194, it is the 266th largest city in California and the 1476th largest city in the United States . Eureka is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -3.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,191 in 2010. Eureka reached it's highest population of 28,137 in 1960. Spanning over 14 miles, Eureka has a population density of 2,791 people per square mile.
The average household income in Eureka is $62,953 with a poverty rate of 19.97%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $916 per month, and the median house value is $281,400. The median age in Eureka is 38 years, 38 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eureka was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 134,186 | -686 | -0.51% |
| 2020 | 134,872 | -686 | -0.51% |
| 2019 | 135,558 | -686 | -0.51% |
| 2018 | 136,244 | -263 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 136,507 | 217 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 136,290 | 1,188 | 0.87% |
| 2015 | 135,102 | 608 | 0.45% |
| 2014 | 134,494 | 91 | 0.07% |
| 2013 | 134,403 | -169 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 134,572 | -671 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 135,243 | 234 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 135,009 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,312 | 75.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2,079 | 7.71% |
| Asian | 1,779 | 6.60% |
| Some Other Race | 1,623 | 6.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 589 | 2.18% |
| Black or African American | 549 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.13% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,606 | 2.21 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 5,828 | 1.37 | 34.7 |
| Married | 3,819 | 3.08 | 62.7 |
| Female | 1,292 | 3.11 | 29.5 |
| Male | 667 | 2.87 | 36.6 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 708 | 3.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,539 | 7.92% |
| High School Graduate | 4,253 | 21.88% |
| Some College | 5,373 | 27.64% |
| Associates Degree | 2,106 | 10.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,745 | 19.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,716 | 8.83% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,758 | 13,533 | 4,868 |
| Hispanic | 2,190 | 1,653 | 163 |
| Other Race | 1,044 | 676 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 893 | 802 | 166 |
| Asian | 847 | 683 | 101 |
| Native American | 508 | 437 | 85 |
| Black | 464 | 289 | 99 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.99%.
$30,359
Average Earnings
$31,539
Average Male
$28,562
Average Female
86.51% of Eureka residents speak only English, while 13.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.64% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,570 | 3,288 | 17.71% |
| Asian | 1,778 | 701 | 39.43% |
| Hispanic | 3,653 | 473 | 12.95% |
| Multiple | 1,915 | 358 | 18.69% |
| Other | 1,588 | 250 | 15.74% |
| Black | 514 | 240 | 46.69% |
| Native | 547 | 220 | 40.22% |
19.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.01%
Male Poverty Rate
21.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eureka is Black, with 46.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eureka is Hispanic, with 12.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.90%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.08%.
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,837 | 10.65% |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 8.29% |
| Hispanic | 59 | 2.47% |
| Black | 42 | 7.68% |
| Native American | 41 | 6.97% |
| Asian | 16 | 1.39% |
| Other Race | 4 | 0.36% |
9.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
92.67%
Native Born
7.33%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
4.48%
Naturalized
92.67% of Eureka residents were born in the United States, with 65.33% having been born in California. 2.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 26,194 | -258 | -0.98% |
| 2020 | 26,452 | -258 | -0.97% |
| 2019 | 26,710 | -258 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 26,968 | -158 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 27,126 | -27 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 27,153 | 251 | 0.93% |
| 2015 | 26,902 | 28 | 0.10% |
| 2014 | 26,874 | -21 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 26,895 | -36 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 26,931 | -230 | -0.85% |
| 2011 | 27,161 | -40 | -0.15% |
| 2010 | 27,201 | 1,073 | 0.40% |
| 2000 | 26,128 | -897 | -0.34% |
| 1990 | 27,025 | 2,872 | 1.13% |
| 1980 | 24,153 | -184 | -0.08% |
| 1970 | 24,337 | -3,800 | -1.44% |
| 1960 | 28,137 | 5,079 | 2.01% |
| 1950 | 23,058 | 6,003 | 3.06% |
| 1940 | 17,055 | 1,303 | 0.80% |
| 1930 | 15,752 | 2,829 | 2.00% |
| 1920 | 12,923 | 1,078 | 0.87% |
| 1910 | 11,845 | 4,518 | 4.92% |
| 1900 | 7,327 | 2,469 | 4.19% |
| 1890 | 4,858 | 2,219 | 6.29% |
| 1880 | 2,639 | 2,584 | 13.77% |
| 1850 | 55 | 0.00% |