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Eureka, MO


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Eureka, Missouri

Eureka, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is 20 miles S of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 20 miles SW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is considered part of the Saint Louis metropolitan area. Eureka has a population of 7,676.

The People and Families of Eureka

In Eureka, about 68% of adults are married. Eureka is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Eureka is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eureka had a median family income of $80,625. Eureka is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Eureka finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Eureka is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Eureka ($2,950). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eureka Housing

About 89% of housing units in Eureka are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Eureka pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Eureka, 94% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Eureka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyEureka People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyEureka Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyEureka Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 7%Eureka College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Eureka Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 15%Eureka Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Eureka, MO

Comparing Eureka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Well-Paid Single Men79
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women79
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity26
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use11
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents63
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime66
Low Property Crime54

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