Eureka County, Nevada Demographics 2026
Eureka County, Nevada has a population of 1,585, the 16th most populous county in Nevada. The median household income is $70,473 and the median home value is $82,600. The poverty rate is 24.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Eureka County Quick Facts
How Eureka County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,660 | 1,585 | -4.5% |
| Median household income | $73,095 | $70,473 | -3.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 69 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Eureka County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Valley | 690 | $75,500 | 10.3% | $54,300 |
| Eureka | 279 | $62,000 | 0.0% | $285,000 |
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Population Overview
Eureka County is located in Nevada with a total population of 1,585. It is the 16th most populous county out of 17 in Nevada. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Eureka County is 50.7 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Eureka County is $70,473. This is 10% lower than the state median of $78,260. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.9%. This is 100% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Eureka County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $82,600. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $435,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Eureka County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 60.0%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Eureka County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (80.9% vs 44.8%). The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 9.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 29.6%. The Asian population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 8.8%.
Education
17.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 27.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Eureka County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Nevada and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Eureka County, Nevada?
Eureka County has a population of 1,585, making it the 16th most populous county in Nevada.
What is the median income in Eureka County?
The median household income in Eureka County is $70,473 with a poverty rate of 24.9%.
How many cities are in Eureka County, Nevada?
Eureka County contains 2 Census-designated places.