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Population Review

Eureka County, Nevada Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 16th-largest in Nevada

The population of Eureka County, Nevada is 1,660 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest county in Nevada. The median household income is $73,095, the median home value is -, and the median age is 50.1.

The population of Eureka County has declined 5.7% since 2010 (1,990 → 1,877), a -0.42% annualized rate.

Eureka County within Nevada · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,660

Population

-0.42%

Annual growth

0

People / sq mi

$73,095

Median Income

-

Median Home Value

Eureka County covers 4,176 sq mi of land at 0.4 people per square mile.

About Eureka County, NV

Eureka County is a county in Nevada with a population of 1,660. It ranks #16 among counties in Nevada by population. The median age is 50.1, older than the national median. The population is 59.7% male and 40.3% female.

The median household income in Eureka County is $73,095, near the US median of $74,580. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level., with monthly rent averaging $940. The homeownership rate of 85.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Eureka County reflects 18.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 7.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.9 minutes each way.

Eureka County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Eureka County had a population of 1,990 in 2010 and 1,877 in 2024, a -5.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,078 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: -0.34%.

2019 · 2K20102024

1,877

Population (2024)

1,990

Population (2010)

2,078

Peak (2019)

-0.34%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20101,990
20111,977
20121,991
20132,050
20141,994
20152,040
20161,943
20171,959
20182,019
20192,078
20201,853
20211,909
20221,862
20231,898
20241,877

Race & Ethnicity

White84.7%
Black or African American0.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)3.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

50.1

Median Age

40.3%

Female

59.7%

Male

23.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.5%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
7.9%
15–19
8.4%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
3.8%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
6.7%
55–59
9.1%
60–64
12.3%
65–74
17.3%
75–84
3.3%
85+
2.5%

Children (under 15): 18.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$73,095$-2,466 vs state
Mean household income$81,005
Per-capita income$32,518
Poverty rate13.5%+4.5% vs state
Unemployment rate0.0%
Employment-to-population41.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture
38.3%
Professional & business services
23.9%
Retail trade
9.9%
Construction
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.3%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Education & health care
3.0%
Arts, entertainment & food
1.4%

The largest employment sector in Eureka County is agriculture, accounting for 38.3% of workers.

How residents commute

6.7%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

61.2%

Public transit

7.4%

Work from home

17.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

-

Median home value

$940

Median rent

85.4%

Homeownership rate

1,020

Total housing units

61.8%

Occupied

38.2%

Vacant

14.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.6%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

64.6%

Foreign-born

5.9%

Veterans (18+)

20.6%

With a disability

98.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.5%

High School+

18.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eureka County, Nevada has a population of 1,660 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest county in Nevada. Population density is 0 people per square mile.

The population of Eureka County has declined 5.7% since 2010 (1,990 → 1,877), a -0.42% annualized rate.

The median household income in Eureka County, Nevada is $73,095, with mean (average) household income of $81,005 and per-capita income of $32,518. 13.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Eureka County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (84.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Eureka County, Nevada is 50.1 years. Residents are 40.3% female and 59.7% male.

The median home value in Eureka County is - and median monthly rent is $940. 85.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,020 total housing units, 38.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Eureka County, Nevada is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 38.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

Las Vegas is among the largest cities associated with Eureka County, Nevada, with a population of 650,873.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.