Eureka, CA

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2023 Population

26,302

0.818% 1-year decline

US Senator

Alex Padilla

Democratic Party

US Senator

Adam Schiff

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

38.9

2.26% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

17.6%

8.93% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$60,253

15.9% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$375,800

7.71% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

12,579

2.47% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Eureka, CA had a population of 26.3k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $60,253. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Eureka, CA declined from 26,519 to 26,302, a −0.818% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,971 to $60,253, a 15.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eureka, CA are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (9.84%), Other (Hispanic) (5.71%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (5.62%), and White (Hispanic) (4.77%).

None of the households in Eureka, CA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Eureka, CA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Eureka, CA are Fredrick and Charles Beauty College (82 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Eureka, CA was $375,800, and the homeownership rate was 48%.

Most people in Eureka, CA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Eureka, CA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Eureka, CA is home to a population of 26.3k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2023, 7.73% of Eureka, CA residents were born outside of the country (2.03k people).

In 2023, there were 6.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.2k people) in Eureka, CA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.59k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.5k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.4%

2023 Citizenship

96.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96.4% of Eureka, CA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Eureka, CA was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Eureka, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eureka, CA

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.2k ± 913
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.59k ± 528
Other (Hispanic)
1.5k ± 495

14.2%

Hispanic Population

3.72k people

14.2% of the people in Eureka, CA are hispanic (3.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Eureka, CA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for California.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,899,021 ± 46,015 people
Philippines
824,230 ± 22,055 people
China
685,370 ± 20,148 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of California was Mexico, the natal country of 3,899,021 California residents, followed by Philippines with 824,230 and China with 685,370.

Foreign-Born Population

7.73%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.03k people

7.81%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

2.07k people

As of 2023, 7.73% of Eureka, CA residents (2.03k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eureka, CA was 7.81%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Eureka, CA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
474 ± 260
Gulf War (1990s)
224 ± 184
Gulf War (2001-)
155 ± 127

Eureka, CA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Eureka, CA employs 12.6k people. The largest industries in Eureka, CA are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,215 people), Retail Trade (1,532 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,338 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($63,553), Construction ($54,276), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($53,333).

Males in California have an average income that is 1.26 times higher than the average income of females, which is $75,777. The income inequality in California (measured using the Gini index) is 0.498, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

12.6k

2023 Value

± 1,091

2.47%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Eureka, CA grew at a rate of 2.47%, from 12.3k employees to 12.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eureka, CA, are Management Occupations (1,556 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,203 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,149 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eureka, CA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for false.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in California (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

12.6k

2023 Value

± 1,091

2.47%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Eureka, CA grew at a rate of 2.47%, from 12.3k employees to 12.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eureka, CA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,215 people), Retail Trade (1,532 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,338 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eureka, CA, though some of these residents may live in Eureka, CA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,972

Median earning men ± $6,088

$36,815

Median earning women ± $4,892

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($64,342), Construction ($57,841), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,386).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($76,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,342), and Public Administration ($45,679).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for California.

Y-Axis

2.57%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 17.9M people employed in California. This represents a 2.57% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 14%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in California.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing the state of California. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Eureka, CA. Showing the available data for California.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (58.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (38.3%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (1.25%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California went to Kamala Harris with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (38.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.25%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in California for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from California

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Alex Padilla

Senator from California

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Kamala Harris, who had become Vice President of the United States.

Adam Schiff

Senator from California

Assumed office on December 8, 2024
Elected to the seat to succeed Laphonza Butler, who had been appointed to the seat following the death of Dianne Feinstein.

Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff are the senators currently representing California.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in California over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from California

California is currently represented by 52 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for California have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Eureka, CA awarded 82 degrees. The student population of Eureka, CA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5 male students and 62 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eureka, CA are White (38 and 46.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (17 and 20.7%), American Indian or Alaska Native (10 and 12.2%), and Two or More Races (9 and 11%).

The largest universities in Eureka, CA by number of degrees awarded are Fredrick and Charles Beauty College (82 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Eureka, CA are Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (34 and 41.5%), General Cosmetology (24 and 29.3%), and Barbering (12 and 14.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 67 students enrolled in Eureka, CA, 7.46% men and 92.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38 records, of which 97.4% were women and 2.63% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
34 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in Eureka, CA was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in Eureka, CA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Fredrick and Charles Beauty College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

82 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Fredrick and Charles Beauty College with 82 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2023, 8 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eureka, CA, which is 0.108 times less than the 74 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 38 degrees mean that there were 2.24 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 17 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.26% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were Some college (6.9M), High School or Equivalent (6.8M), and Bachelors Degree (6.36M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Eureka, CA was $375,800 in 2023, which is 1.24 times larger than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $348,900 to $375,800, a 7.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Eureka, CA is 48%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Eureka, CA have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eureka, CA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Eureka, CA is $60,253. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Eureka, CA was Census Tract 6 with a value of $103,051, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $88,684 and $70,457.

Housing

Property

$375,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$16,797

$5,153

Median Property Taxes

±$539

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Eureka, CA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Eureka, CA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

48%

Homeownership

2023

72.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 48% of the housing units in Eureka, CA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 48.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Eureka, CA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6
Census Tract 7
Census Tract 3

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Eureka, CA was Census Tract 6 with a value of $103,051, followed by Census Tract 7 and Census Tract 3, with respective values of $88,684 and $70,457.

The following map shows all of the places in Eureka, CA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,253

Median Household Income

± $5,997

10.7k

Number of Households

± 875

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.7k households in Eureka, CA grew to $60,253 from the previous year's value of $51,971.

The following chart displays the households in Eureka, CA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Eureka, CA is from California.

0.498

2022 Wage GINI in California

0.497

2021 Wage GINI in California

In 2022, the income inequality in California was 0.498 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.107% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for California was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in California in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in California across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (67%)
Carpooled (14.1%)
Worked At Home (9.96%)

In 2023, 67% of workers in Eureka, CA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.1%) and those who worked at home (9.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eureka, CA have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Eureka, CA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Eureka, CA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Eureka, CA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Eureka, CA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eureka, CA (4.56k out of 26k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eureka, CA is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

92.3% of the population of Eureka, CA has health coverage, with 34.3% on employee plans, 31.3% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 13.6% on non-group plans, and 2.14% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Humboldt County, CA see 1687 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.77% increase from the previous year (1595 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1239 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 180 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Humboldt County, CA.

1,687 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Humboldt County, CA

Primary care physicians in Humboldt County, CA see an average of 1,687 patients per year. This represents a 5.77% increase from the previous year (1,595 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Humboldt County, CA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.3% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 41.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.67%

Uninsured

34.3%

Employer Coverage

31.3%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

13.6%

Non-Group

2.14%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eureka, CA declined by 0.83% from 7.73% to 7.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Eureka, CA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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