Eureka Springs, AR

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    2024 Population
    2,433
    US Senator
    John Boozman
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tom Cotton
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    52.8
    3.73% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.2%
    15.9% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $38,425
    8.12% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $245,300
    0.648% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    931
    1.97% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Eureka Springs, AR 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.

    99.8% of the residents in Eureka Springs, AR are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Eureka Springs, AR was $245,300, and the homeownership rate was 62.8%.

    Most people in Eureka Springs, AR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Eureka Springs, AR was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Eureka Springs, AR is home to a population of 2.43k people, from which 99.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.75% of Eureka Springs, AR residents were born outside of the country (67 people).

    In 2024, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.01k people) in Eureka Springs, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 168 White (Hispanic) and 137 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.8% of Eureka Springs, AR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Eureka Springs, AR was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eureka Springs, AR
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.01k ± 389
    2. White (Hispanic)
      168 ± 213
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      137 ± 78
    8.34%
    Hispanic Population
    203 people

    In 2024, there were 11.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.01k people) in Eureka Springs, AR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 168 White (Hispanic) and 137 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    8.34% of the people in Eureka Springs, AR are hispanic (203 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Eureka Springs, AR as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      66,868 ± 6,279 people
    2. El Salvador
      15,793 ± 3,077 people
    3. India
      10,798 ± 2,547 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Arkansas was Mexico, the natal country of 66,868 Arkansas residents, followed by El Salvador with 15,793 and India with 10,798.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.75%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    67 people
    1.67%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    38 people

    As of 2024, 2.75% of Eureka Springs, AR residents (67 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eureka Springs, AR was 1.67%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      61 ± 40
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      33 ± 27
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      19 ± 27

    Eureka Springs, AR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.85 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Eureka Springs, AR.

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    Health

    83.9% of the population of Eureka Springs, AR has health coverage, with 16.1% on employee plans, 29.2% on Medicaid, 19.9% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 2.93% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Arkansas see 1,478 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,478 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2044 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 368 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.2% under 18 years, 8.62% between 18 and 34 years, 40.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    16.1%
    Uninsured
    16.1%
    Employer Coverage
    29.2%
    Medicaid
    19.9%
    Medicare
    15.8%
    Non-Group
    2.93%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eureka Springs, AR declined by 5.22% from 16.9% to 16.1%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Eureka Springs, AR employs 931 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Eureka Springs, AR were Accommodation & Food Services (254 people), Retail Trade (89 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (76 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,259), Finance & Insurance ($82,946), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($60,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    931
    2024 Value
    ± 193
    1.97%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eureka Springs, AR grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 913 employees to 931 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eureka Springs, AR, are Management Occupations (143 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (111 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (98 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eureka Springs, AR.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    931
    2024 Value
    ± 193
    1.97%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eureka Springs, AR grew at a rate of 1.97%, from 913 employees to 931 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eureka Springs, AR, are Accommodation & Food Services (254 people), Retail Trade (89 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (76 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eureka Springs, AR, though some of these residents may live in Eureka Springs, AR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $33,364
    Median earning men ± $8,128
    $36,149
    Median earning women ± $3,561

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($48,281), Construction ($38,854), and Manufacturing ($35,625).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,472), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($52,143), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,422).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 1.35M people employed in Arkansas. This represents a 2.24% 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 8.69%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing the state of Arkansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Arkansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (64.2%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (33.6%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arkansas went to Donald J. Trump with 64.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (33.6%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

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

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Arkansas

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    John Boozman
    Senator from Arkansas3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2011
    Tom Cotton
    Senator from Arkansas2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Boozman and Tom Cotton are the senators currently representing Arkansas.

    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 Arkansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Eureka Springs, AR was $245,300 in 2024, which is 0.737 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $246,900 to $245,300, a 0.648% decrease. The homeownership rate in Eureka Springs, AR is 62.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Eureka Springs, AR have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eureka Springs, AR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $245,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$30,642
    $701
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$143

    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 Springs, AR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    62.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.8% of the housing units in Eureka Springs, AR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $38,425
    Median Household Income
    ± $7,947
    1.12k
    Number of Households
    ± 194

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.12k households in Eureka Springs, AR declined from $38,425 from the previous year's value of $41,821.

    The following chart displays the households in Eureka Springs, AR 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Eureka Springs, AR is from Arkansas.
    0.445
    2024 Wage GINI in Arkansas
    0.448
    2023 Wage GINI in Arkansas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Arkansas was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.844% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Arkansas was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Arkansas in comparison to the national average.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (20.1%)
    3. Walked (8.89%)

    In 2024, 66.6% of workers in Eureka Springs, AR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.1%) and those who walked to work (8.89%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    27 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Eureka Springs, AR have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.56% of the workforce in Eureka Springs, AR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eureka Springs, AR (290 out of 2.38k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eureka Springs, AR is White, followed by Other and Native American.

    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.

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