Eureka County, NV Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Eureka County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,849 | 3,186,464 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.4 | 28.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.43% | 1.47% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 50.5 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 630 | 1,183,135 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Eureka County grew by 19.7% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 1,660 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Eureka County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Eureka County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,036 | $75,608 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | -0.47% | 5.06% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 6.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Eureka County is about 5% lower than in Nevada.
Housing
| Metric | Eureka County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $89,374 | $338,659 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $940 | $1,488 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 85.4% | 59.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Eureka County is about 7.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $940 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Eureka County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 105 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Eureka County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.6 | 22.4 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.1 | 44.8 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 105 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,247 | $5,782 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.4% | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,581 | 6,563 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 145 | 1,402 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Nevada:
Esmeralda County (7.8 min), Mineral County (10.7 min), Lincoln County (11.0 min).
Slowest:
Storey County (32.2 min), Lyon County (26.1 min), Clark County (23.0 min).
The average commute time in Eureka County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Nevada.
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 County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Eureka County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 24.4% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.63 | 2.62 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Nevada:
Douglas County (0.3), Storey County (0.3), Washoe County (0.3).
Lowest:
Eureka County (0.2), Nye County (0.2), Pershing County (0.2).
Health
Eureka County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Eureka County | Nevada Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.4 | 78.7 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.2% | 17.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 20.5% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Nevada:
Washoe County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8), Storey County (0.8).
Lowest:
Nye County (0.8), Mineral County (0.8), Lyon County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eureka County, Nevada.
What is the population of Eureka County, Nevada?
The population of Eureka County, Nevada is 1,849, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Eureka County, Nevada?
The population density of Eureka County, Nevada is 0.4 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 County, Nevada?
The median household income in Eureka County, Nevada is $72,036, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Eureka County, Nevada?
The median home price in Eureka County, Nevada is $89,374, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Eureka County, Nevada?
The unemployment rate in Eureka County, Nevada is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.