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The Town of Eureka had a population of 224 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Eureka is located at latitude 35.5427 and longitude -77.8764 in Wayne County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Eureka encompass a land area of 0.36 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Wayne County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5).
The Town of Eureka has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Eureka is located within Township of Nahunta, a minor civil division (MCD) of Wayne County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 224 (100%) |
| Population Density | 655 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 47 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $66,250 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,232 |
| Median Home Value | $122,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 118 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 70 (59.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 24 (20.3%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 24 (20.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 94 |
| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
| Family Households | 56 (59.6%) |
The table below compares Eureka to the other 776 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 693 | 11th |
| Population Density | # 387 | 50th |
| Median Household Income | # 317 | 59th |
| Per Capita Income | # 417 | 46th |
| Diversity Index | # 344 | 56th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE North Carolina Census Data Comparison Tool.
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