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95503

Eureka, CA

Total Population
24,072
Median Household Income
$68,307
Median Home Value
$378,600
Median Rent
$1,312

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$68,307
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$378,600
101.1% above state median
Rent
$1,312
100% above state median
Median Age
45.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Eureka, CA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

30.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 45.7 years, likely more established households.

Poverty rate of 16.9% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$68,307
-9.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-36,597,061
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.39 people

Total Households
9,873
Family Households
43.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.5%
#2 Industry
Finance
15.1%
#3 Industry
Arts,
12.6%
Total Employed Residents:6,147

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.0%
266 workers
Public Transit
0.7%
59 workers
Total Commuting Workers:8,806
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.4%
10,047 employed
Labor Force
10,652
595 unemployed
Median Age
45.7 years
Per Capita Income
$35,991
Poverty Rate
16.9%

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