Eureka, California
Eureka: City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States
About
Eureka is a city located in the county of Humboldt in the U.S. state of California. Its population at the 2010 census was 27,191. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 26,652 inhabitants.
The city was created 174 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Eureka
Population : | 26,652 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | California (United States) |
County : | Humboldt County |
Different from : | Yreka |
Postal code : | 95501–95503, 95534 |
Phone Area Codes : | 707 |
Water as percent of area : | 35.07% |
Land as percent of area : | 64.93% |
Altitude : | 128 feet / 39 meters |
Capital city : | Eureka is capital of Humboldt County |
Establishment : | May 05, 1850 (174 years ago) |
Time Zone : | Pacific Time Zone |
Local time : | 23:49:22 (24th November 2024) |
Population growth : | -2.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eureka is located at 40°48'7"N 124°9'49"W (40.8020700, -124.1636700).
Eureka map
- Official Website
Official website of Eureka
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Eureka decreased by 2.02% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 27,191 | - | census |
2011 | 27,161 | -0.11% | estimation process |
2012 | 26,931 | -0.85% | estimation process |
2013 | 26,895 | -0.13% | estimation process |
2014 | 26,874 | -0.08% | estimation process |
2015 | 26,902 | 0.1% | estimation process |
2016 | 27,153 | 0.92% | estimation process |
2017 | 27,126 | -0.1% | estimation process |
2018 | 26,968 | -0.59% | estimation process |
2019 | 26,710 | -0.97% | estimation process |
2020 | 26,652 | -0.22% | estimation process |
Where to Stay in Eureka
1 Motel 6 Eureka, CA
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2 Best Western Plus Bayshore Inn
3500 Broadway St, Eureka, CA 95503, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Best Western Plus Humboldt Bay Inn
232 W 5th St, Eureka, CA 95501, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Red Lion Hotel Eureka
1929 4th St, Eureka, CA 95501, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Eureka, an IHG Hotel
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Other Places in Eureka
1 Humboldt County Agri/Wgt/Measure
5630 S Broadway St, Eureka, CA 95503, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 USDA Rural Development
5630 S Broadway St, Eureka, CA 95503, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Eureka (48)
People born in Eureka, including recording artist; pop rock singer-songwriter and pianist Sara Bareilles, singer and songwriter Mike Patton, bassist and composer Trevor Dunn, .
List
- Minerva Urecal (actress (1894-1966)) she was born in 22/09/1894
- Robert Hale Merriman (American academic; republican volunteer killed during Spanish Civil War) he was born in 17/11/1908
- Steve Cochran (American actor) he was born in 25/05/1917
- Trey Spruance (American musician and composer) he was born in 14/08/1969
- Walter Ray Williams (American bowling player) he was born in 06/10/1959
- Jezebelle Bond (American movie actress) she was born in 27/05/1979
- Jimmy Swinnerton (American cartoonist and painter (1875-1974)) he was born in 13/11/1875
- Lester Steers (American high jumper) he was born in 16/06/1917
- Ned Yost (American baseball player and manager) he was born in 19/08/1955
- Al Brightman (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 22/09/1923
- Mo Charlo (American basketball player) he was born in 22/07/1983
- Sarah Brown (American actress) she was born in 18/02/1975
- Alexander McCurdy (organist and educator) he was born in 18/08/1905
- Charles Noski (American businessman) he was born in 23/08/1952
- Dane Iorg (American baseball player) he was born in 11/05/1950
- Darrel Brown (American basketball player) he was born in 14/03/1923
- Dave Harper (American football player) he was born in 05/05/1966
- Dennis Silk (English cricketer and educator (1931-2019)) he was born in 08/10/1931
Schools in Eureka
College & universities near Eureka, CA
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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114761 | Fredrick and Charles Beauty College | Eureka (CA) | 95501 |
115755 | Humboldt State University | Arcata (CA) | 95521-8299 |
121707 | College of the Redwoods | Eureka (CA) | 95501-9300 |
113537 | Dell'Arte International School of Physical Theatre | Blue Lake (CA) | 95525-0816 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Eureka, CA
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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EKA | Eureka, California | Sixth and C Sts. | BUS |
ARC | Arcata (Transit Center), California | 925 E Street | BUS |
MKV | McKinleyville (Arcata Airport), California | 3561 Boeing Ave | BUS |
FTA | Fortuna, California | 719 South Fortuna Blvd | BUS |
RDS | Rio Dell-Scotia, California | 100 Main Street | BUS |
Post offices near Eureka
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Downtown Eureka Post Office | Eureka (CA) | 95501 |
Eureka Post Office | Eureka (CA) | 95501 |
Henderson Post Office | Eureka (CA) | 95501 |
Samoa Post Office | Samoa (CA) | 95564 |
Cutten Post Office | Eureka (CA) | 95503 |
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Other cities in Humboldt County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Humboldt County , CA.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Murray Field | 27,191 | City in and county seat of Humboldt County, California, United States |
Arcata | 18,044 | City in California |
McKinleyville | 15,177 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Fortuna | 12,107 | City in the United States of America |
Myrtletown | 4,675 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Humboldt Hill | 3,414 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Rio Dell | 3,363 | City in Humboldt County, California, United States of America |
Cutten | 3,108 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Bayview | 2,510 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Willow Creek | 1,710 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Ferndale | 1,362 | Town in Humboldt County, California, United States |
Blue Lake | 1,244 | City in California |
Hydesville | 1,237 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Redway | 1,225 | Census-designated place in Humboldt County, California |
Trinidad | 358 | Seaside city in Humboldt County, California, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Eureka distances to largest California cities