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Eureka is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, Kansas, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 2,332.[2]

History

Шаблон:See also The first settlement at Eureka was in 1857.[3] The first post office in Eureka was established in August 1858.[4] Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870.[3] The city is named from the Greek expression Eureka, meaning "I have found it".[5]

2016 tornado

An EF2 tornado struck Eureka on July 7, 2016 at 9:45 pm. Over 143 total structures, including at least 50 homes, businesses, a nursing home, and grain elevator were damaged. No people were injured.[6][7][8]

2018 tornado

An EF3 tornado struck Eureka on June 26, 2018 at 7:21 pm (daylight). A total of 175 structures were damaged or destroyed. 78 homes were damaged (12 not livable, 10 totaled), and 8 people were injured.[9]

Geography

Eureka is located along the Fall River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of Шаблон:Convert, all of it land.[10]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[11]

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Demographics

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2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 2,332 people, 1,038 households, and 568 families in Eureka.[12][13] The population density was 1,018.3 per square mile (393.2/kmШаблон:Sup). There were 1,283 housing units at an average density of 560.3 per square mile (216.3/kmШаблон:Sup).[13][14] The racial makeup was 89.62% (2,090) white or European American (87.61% non-Hispanic white), 0.56% (13) black or African-American, 0.6% (14) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.99% (23) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.99% (23) from other races, and 7.25% (169) from two or more races.[15] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.42% (103) of the population.[16]

Of the 1,038 households, 24.6% had children under the age of 18; 38.6% were married couples living together; 30.7% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 39.4% of households consisted of individuals and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[13] The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 2.9.[17] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 10.3% of the population.[18]

22.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 24.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.8 males.[13] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 110.4 males.[13]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $34,329 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,763) and the median family income was $45,563 (+/- $10,274).[19] Males had a median income of $35,094 (+/- $8,495) versus $18,611 (+/- $5,359) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $26,750 (+/- $5,971).[20] Approximately, 15.4% of families and 21.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.3% of those under the age of 18 and 16.4% of those ages 65 or over.[21][22]

2010 census

As of the census[23] of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,171 households, and 663 families living in the city. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 1,171 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.

2000 census

As of the census[24] of 2000, there were 2,914 people, 1,278 households, and 756 families living in the city. The population density was Шаблон:Convert. There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of Шаблон:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 96.26% White, 0.14% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.96% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.

There were 1,278 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,410, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $27,066 versus $20,870 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,142. About 9.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

The community is served by Eureka USD 389 public school district.

Transportation

Airport

Eureka Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) north of the central business district of Eureka.[25]

Area attractions

Former Attractions

Notable people

Gallery

See also

References

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Further reading

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External links

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