Population 5,819 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eureka Springs
Household size in Eureka Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.97 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.17 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Eureka Springs are small: just 2.17 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has climbed from 1.97 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 101 Arkansas cities with 5,000+ people, only five have smaller households.
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 Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.2 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 57.6 | 39.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.5 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Eureka Springs skews older: half of its residents are older than 51.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 51.0, a smaller shift than nationally. Only one other Arkansas city with 5,000+ people is older.
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 Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Eureka Springs: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Arkansas city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Springs
Renters in Eureka Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.1% | 32.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.4% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.5% | 33.6% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.6 pts | +1.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eureka Springs is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 51.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 10.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.9% | 14.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 13.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.4% of the housing in Eureka Springs, 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. Vacancy has risen 4.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1983 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Eureka Springs are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
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 Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $553 | $660 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $651 | $718 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $662 | $785 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $926 | $1,007 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$373 | +$346 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eureka Springs costs $926 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $373 a month since 2006–10, up 67%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 33.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the southwest.
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 Springs
Bachelor's degrees in Eureka Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 20.6% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 21.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 23.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 26.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Eureka Springs than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the northeast.
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 Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 82.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 84.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 86.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.0% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +6.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eureka Springs is above the national rate: 94.0% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points, mirroring the country. Eureka Springs has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Arkansas cities.
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 Springs
| Period | Eureka Springs | Arkansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Eureka Springs: 6.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 4.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Springs compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Springs | 2.17 | 51.5 | 2.9% | 21.5% | 22.4% | 1984 | $926 | 27.6% | 94.0% | 6.6% |
| Beaver | 2.03 | 55.8 | 1.7% | 19.5% | 31.5% | 1991 | $1,009 | 31.8% | 97.5% | 4.1% |
| Holiday Island | 2.04 | 62.7 | 2.4% | 25.1% | 25.9% | 1996 | $835 | 20.8% | 92.8% | 4.9% |
| Rockhouse | 2.91 | 37.1 | 15.1% | 18.7% | 17.2% | 1993 | $953 | 15.4% | 86.2% | 3.3% |
| Larue | 2.02 | 57.6 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 17.4% | 1987 | $1,030 | 17.7% | 85.0% | 5.9% |
| Grandview | 2.32 | 52.6 | 3.8% | 17.4% | 27.6% | 1991 | $829 | 14.0% | 84.7% | 0.3% |
| Gateway | 2.45 | 50.2 | 7.2% | 12.1% | 17.6% | 1994 | $870 | 25.4% | 91.1% | 5.4% |
| Berryville | 2.71 | 37.2 | 10.1% | 23.4% | 10.7% | 1986 | $791 | 16.6% | 80.5% | 5.7% |
| Garfield | 2.57 | 47.8 | 11.9% | 12.3% | 19.7% | 1994 | $973 | 26.7% | 91.2% | 2.1% |
| Urbanette | 2.71 | 45.2 | 4.1% | 13.1% | 9.6% | 1996 | $796 | 18.2% | 82.1% | 2.6% |
| Forum | 2.95 | 37.8 | 15.1% | 18.1% | 13.6% | 1990 | $935 | 12.5% | 87.3% | 3.6% |
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 Springs. 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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