Eureka County, Nevada Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Eureka County is located in Nevada with a total population of 1,660. It is the 16th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eureka County is 50.1 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eureka County is $73,095. This is 3% lower than the state median of $75,561. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 22.1%. This is 75% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 6.8%. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 44% higher than the state average of 59.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eureka County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.3% of the population. Asian residents account for 3.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (83.3% vs 46.0%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 29.2%. The Asian population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 8.5%.

Education

18.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 27.4%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.5%.