Eureka, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28,857 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1791.5 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.23% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 11,957 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Eureka grew by 3.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,209 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Eureka has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,164 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.16% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Eureka is about 38% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $275,790 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,167 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 48.6% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Eureka is about 19.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,167 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Eureka spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 112 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.8 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 112 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,464 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 8,601 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,168 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Eureka is 13 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Eureka has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.2% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Eureka has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.7 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.1% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.3% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eureka, California.
What is the population of Eureka, California?
The population of Eureka, California is 28,857, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Eureka, California?
The population density of Eureka, California is 1791.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Eureka, California?
The median household income in Eureka, California is $60,164, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Eureka, California?
The median home price in Eureka, California is $275,790, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Eureka, California?
The unemployment rate in Eureka, California is 7.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.