Population 1,585 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eureka County
Household size in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.37 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Eureka County run a little small, averaging 2.52 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.37 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.8 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.7, Eureka County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Compared with other Nevada counties, Eureka County is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.0% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.9% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Eureka County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Eureka County has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Nevada county.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Eureka County
Renters in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −9.9 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eureka County is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 79.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Nevada county has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.1% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.9% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 35.9% of the housing in Eureka County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Eureka County has the highest vacancy rate of any Nevada county.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Eureka County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1993, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Nevada as a whole looks much the same. Eureka County has newer homes than the great majority of Nevada counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $768 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $740 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $987 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $969 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$201 | +$587 | +$606 |
Rent in Eureka County runs $969 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 51.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Eureka County
Bachelor's degrees in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Eureka County: 15.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other Nevada counties, Eureka County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.4% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.7% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eureka County is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Only one other Nevada county has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Eureka County
| Period | Eureka County | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.7% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.0% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Eureka County out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. No other Nevada county has lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Eureka County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka County | 2.52 | 48.7 | 5.0% | 17.0% | 35.9% | 1993 | $969 | 15.2% | 94.2% | 0.0% |
| Plumas County | 2.46 | 50.4 | 13.2% | 25.4% | 34.5% | 1980 | $1,260 | 22.3% | 93.8% | 9.1% |
| Rio Blanco County | 2.26 | 38.2 | 5.7% | 25.7% | 15.4% | 1976 | $860 | 23.3% | 96.0% | 2.3% |
| Grand County | 2.14 | 45.4 | 1.5% | 26.6% | 47.0% | 1990 | $1,340 | 44.1% | 95.2% | 3.7% |
| Gilpin County | 1.93 | 46.9 | 14.0% | 12.5% | 16.7% | 1981 | $1,658 | 48.7% | 92.8% | 2.8% |
| Boulder County | 2.42 | 39.8 | 7.9% | 38.0% | 6.0% | 1985 | $2,195 | 64.2% | 95.6% | 4.9% |
| Broomfield County | 2.50 | 40.0 | 6.7% | 37.3% | 4.8% | 1998 | $2,362 | 61.6% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| Adams County | 2.92 | 35.4 | 12.3% | 31.4% | 4.6% | 1990 | $2,089 | 29.4% | 85.4% | 4.6% |
| Washington County | 2.31 | 39.8 | 8.7% | 26.4% | 8.5% | 1962 | $915 | 24.8% | 89.7% | 3.1% |
| Yuma County | 2.51 | 39.0 | 4.4% | 31.1% | 6.4% | 1967 | $888 | 25.5% | 80.8% | 4.2% |
| Dundy County | 2.18 | 47.2 | 4.9% | 26.4% | 21.7% | 1951 | $669 | 20.0% | 93.2% | 0.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Eureka County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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