Census ACS · #321 μSA
Eureka Metro Area
The Eureka-Arcata, Ca Micropolitan Statistical Area has 135,418 residents. The median household income is $61,135 and the median home value is $418,800.
135,418
Population
38
People / sq mi
$61,135
Median Income
$418,800
Median Home Value
The Eureka CBSA covers 3,568 sq mi of land at 38.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.6% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% |
Economy & Income
$61,135
Median Household Income
$36,082
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$418,800
Median Home Value
$1,249
Median Rent
56.3%
Homeownership
Education
91.5%
High School+
32.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
11.9%
Work From Home
19.2 min
Avg Commute
23.0%
Foreign Born
Eureka spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Eureka-Arcata, Ca Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 135,418 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #321 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Eureka metro area is $61,135, with a per capita income of $36,082.
The Eureka-Arcata, Ca CBSA spans the state of California.
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Data for the Eureka-Arcata, Ca CBSA (21700) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Eureka: 56.3% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. With 135,418 residents, Eureka is a metro area in CA.
Median household income is $61,135, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home prices are steep, with the typical property valued at $418,800, with typical rent around $1,249.
College attainment is above the local norm at 32.1%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.