Eureka, California Population 2022
Eureka is a city located in Humboldt County California. Eureka has a 2020 population of 25,936. It is also the county seat of Humboldt County. Eureka is currently declining at a rate of -0.98% annually and its population has decreased by -4.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,201 in 2010.
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.
Eureka Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eurekawas:
- White: 75.32%
- Two or more races: 7.71%
- Asian: 6.60%
- Other race: 6.02%
- Native American: 2.18%
- Black or African American: 2.04%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 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% |
Population by Race
| 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% |
Eureka Population Pyramid $2022
| 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% |
Eureka Educational Attainment by Race
| 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
Eureka Language by Age
Eureka Language
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.
Eureka Poverty by Race
| 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 | 250 | NaN% | |
| 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
Poverty in Eureka
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%.
Eureka Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Eureka Married by Age and Sex
Eureka Marriage
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.
Eureka Marital Status by Race
| 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% |
Eureka Veterans by Education
9.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.5%
Labor Force Participation
56%
Employment Rate
7.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
65.33%
Born in Eureka
92.67%
Native Born
7.33%
Foreign Born
2.85%
Non Citizen
4.48%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 25,936 | -258 | -0.98% |
| 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% |