Eureka, California Income Statistics
Eureka Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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D
Eureka Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $58,046 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $50,660 | $67,742 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 8.4% | 17.6% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.8% | 20.5% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Eureka is about 41% lower than in California. Income has been growing slower in Eureka (5.0%/yr) than in California (5.6%/yr).
About 8% of adults in Eureka earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the California average of 18%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Eureka, California grew by 66.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $58,046 in 2024. That's an average of about 5.0% per year.
Eureka has stayed well below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2023, at 23% lower. The gap has narrowed from 32% in 2009 to 28% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Eureka
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 3,169 households (27.2% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 29.4% of households in Eureka had an income under $35,000 and 12.8% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Eureka has a larger share of households earning $35,000 to $49,999 (13.7% vs 10.1%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.8% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 686 | 5.9% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 547 | 4.7% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,068 | 9.2% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,119 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,591 | 13.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,154 | 18.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,310 | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,677 | 14.4% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 815 | 7.0% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 676 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 11,643 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,028 residents (8.4% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 9.6% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 12.9% of Eureka residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 37.2% had some income but less than $25,000, and 15.7% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Eureka has a larger share of residents earning $15,000 to $24,999 (16.3% vs 10.5%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (8.4% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 3,120 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 2,978 | 12.3% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,088 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3,960 | 16.3% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2,429 | 10.0% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3,059 | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,834 | 11.7% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,781 | 7.3% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,028 | 8.4% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 24,276 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 12.9% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Eureka
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.558 | 0.572 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $53,850 | $75,172 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,881 | $66,071 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 5.5% | 12.1% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Eureka, it is 0.558, lower than California's 0.572, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and higher than the US's 0.552, so income is less evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 6% more than women's income in Eureka, California. Over a 35-year career, a 6% wage gap accumulates to roughly $103,915 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Eureka, California has narrowed from about 17% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap in 2021 women out-earned men by 5%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,567 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Eureka | California Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 11.9% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 13 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 1,336 people are unemployed in Eureka, California.
The average commute time in Eureka is 13 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in California.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Eureka, California has risen from 8.7% to 9.6% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 11.1% in 2014 and fell as low as 7.6% in 2023.
Eureka started level with the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had risen above it by 2013, and has not been below it since. In 2024 its rate was 4.4 points higher.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Eureka, California has an overall wealth index grade of D, making it somewhat worse than California, and somewhat worse than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Eureka, California.
How Wealthy Is Eureka, California?
Eureka has a wealth index grade of D. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a D grade means residents are somewhat worse off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $58,046, about 41% lower than the California average of $99,161.
Are incomes growing in Eureka, California?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Eureka, California rose 67%, from $34,774 to $58,046. Over the same years, income here outpaced California as a whole: +67% against +64%.
What was the median household income in Eureka in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Eureka, California was $60,164, up 12% from $53,701 in 2022. The California median that year was $96,718.
What was the median household income in Eureka in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Eureka, California was $44,209. By 2024 it had risen 31% to $58,046.
Is it hard to find a job in Eureka, California?
Unemployment in Eureka, California is 9.6%, well above the California rate of 6.6%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What is the Gini coefficient in Eureka, California?
The Gini coefficient in Eureka is 0.558. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is higher than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed less equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Eureka, California?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Eureka, California has narrowed from about 17% to 6% in 2024. Over that period the gap in 2021 women out-earned men by 5%. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $3,567 since 2009.
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