Eureka

Located in the east-central portion of the state, Eureka County has an estimated present population of 2,103, consisting of approximately 876 households. With the state’s 3rd ranked Annual Median Household Income (AMHI), at $63,562 per household, in 2017 the county ranked 16th in total population among Nevada’s seventeen counties. There are no incorporated areas within the county. The Town of Eureka serves as the county seat, is centrally located in the County, and is a Census Designated Place (CDP).

Other population areas within the county include Crescent Valley, Emigrant Pass, Beowawe and Palisade. These unincorporated communities are located approximately 83 to 128 miles north or north-northwest of the Town of Eureka and, except for Crescent Valley, are not considered housing market areas within Eureka County. In Eureka County, the private sector makes up over 54% of area employment. Local government makes up the next largest employment at 25.8%, and those persons who are self-proprietors, state government workers, or are otherwise self-employed or work at area non-profits make of the balance of the County’s employment base.

County Seat: Eureka County Seat

Eureka and its Housing Markets

Population

2,103

Median Household Size

2.40

Median Age

56

Median Household Income

$63,562

Housing Units

The following summarizes the distribution of homeowners versus renters among the total housing units in all areas.

Total Units
Crescent Valley 194
Eureka 322
Remainder of County 360
All Areas 876

Homeowners

Renters
Crescent Valley 75.3%
24.7%
Eureka 55.0%
45.0%
Remainder of County 66.7%
33.3%
All Areas 64.3%
35.7%

Estimated Occupied Units

The following summarizes the distribution of homeowners versus renters among the estimated occupied units in all areas.

All Renters

All Homeowners

Estimated Renter-Occupied Units

313

Estimated Owner-Occupied Units

563

Median Gross Rent

$586

Median Housing Value

$104,870

Median Rental Year Built

1988

Median Owner Year Built

1986

Percent Overburdened

9.3%

Percent Overburdened

8.3%

Overburdened Households

The following summarizes the number of households in all areas paying 30% or more of annual income toward housing costs. These households are considered overburdened.

Total Units
Crescent Valley 0
Eureka 29
Remainder of County 47
All Areas 76

Homeowners

Renters
Crescent Valley 0.0%
0.0%
Eureka 0.0%
20.0%
Remainder of County 19.6%
0.0%
All Areas 8.3%
9.3%
Percentage Age 65 and older

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