Eureka, CA
Full City Profile · California · Humboldt County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
26,302
Population
2,748/sq mi density
$60,253
Median Income
$37,226 per capita
$375,800
Home Value
$411,182 Zillow
$1,157
Median Rent
34.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
1,040
Violent Crime/100K
3,316 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,253 median income, 7.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$375,800 home value, $1,157/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,040 violent crimes/100K (174% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
26,302
Census 2023
Population Density
2,748
per square mile
Land Area
14.5
square miles (37.4 km²)
Median Age
38.9 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 2.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 14.2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 5.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
70.3%
Black
2.3%
Hispanic
14.2%
Asian
5.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.2% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
87.2%
Spanish
13.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
7.7%
Veterans
6.0%
0% below US avg (6%)
Disability
20.9%
61% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
92.3%
1% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
7.7%
10% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.481
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 26,302 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,748 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 14.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 50.1% |
| Female | 49.9% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.2% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
Language
| English Only | 87.2% |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 7.7% |
| Veterans | 6.0% |
| Disability | 20.9% |
| Health Insurance | 92.3% |
| Uninsured | 7.7% |
| Broadband Access | 90.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.481 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 5, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+ |