Eureka Authority

Eureka is a high-income town of 13,081 with home prices 1.6× the Missouri median.

Eureka, Missouri

In Jefferson County, Missouri, Eureka anchors a community of 13,081. Median household income reaches $108,394, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Missouri.

Definition and scope

Eureka sits within Jefferson County, Missouri, one of Missouri's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Eureka has approximately 13,081 residents. The median age is 37.5 years. Roughly 79% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $379,200.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 85.6%
• Black or African American: 0.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
• Asian: 2.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Eureka is $108,394. Poverty rate stands at 7.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.3%. Educational attainment: 52.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Eureka:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Moders Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Saint Louis County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Kirkwood, Missouri.

Geography and climate

Eureka sits at an elevation of 513 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Missouri State Authority — state-level reference for Missouri.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.