Eureka, Illinois
Eureka: City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States
About
Eureka is a city located in the county of Woodford in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,295 and a population density of 750 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,232 inhabitants.
The city was created 169 years ago in 1854.
Quick Facts about Eureka
| Population : | 5,232 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Woodford County |
| Postal code : | 61530 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 7.06 km2 |
| Altitude : | 768 feet / 234 meters |
| Capital city : | Eureka is capital of Woodford County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1855 (169 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 23:46:28 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 741 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -1.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eureka is located at 40°43'17"N 89°16'22"W (40.7214300, -89.2728600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Eureka decreased by 1.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,295 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,383 | 1.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,374 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,375 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,361 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,331 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,360 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,326 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,301 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,283 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,232 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 55,516 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 51,869 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 53,225 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 51,904 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 18.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 20.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.4% |
| White only, percent : | 72.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 7.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 18.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 63.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,018 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 20.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
Eureka zip code is 61530.
County name: Woodford, County
fips: 17203
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 68.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $782,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,052 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $817 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,045 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 22,325 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 93.2% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 98,884 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 347,925 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 834,254 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,652 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 33.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $101,342 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $54,682 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 6,415 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,236 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,165 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,200 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,848 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 564 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 5,370 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,891.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 27.44 |
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People born in Eureka (7)
People born in Eureka, including politician William A. Poynter, professional baseball player Ben Zobrist, film producer, television actor, film actor and film director Steve Rankin, .
List
- William Perry Hay (American zoologist (1872-1947)) he was born in 08/12/1872
- Levi Branson "Lee" Reeder (Oregon politician) he was born in 07/09/1865
- Lewis Henry Haney (American economist) he was born in 01/01/1882
- Vesta R Warnock (American botanical collector (1901-1983)) she was born in 10/10/1901
Schools in Eureka
College & universities near Eureka, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144971 | Eureka College | Eureka (IL) | 61530 |
| 145682 | Illinois Central College | East Peoria (IL) | 61635-0001 |
| 458265 | Midwest Technical Institute-East Peoria | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
| 147819 | Oehrlein School of Cosmetology | East Peoria (IL) | 61611 |
| 148575 | Saint Francis Medical Center College of Nursing | Peoria (IL) | 61603-3783 |
Stations (13)
Amtrak & bus stations near Eureka, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BNL | Uptown Station | 100 East Parkinson St. | RAIL |
| PIA | Peoria, Illinois | 6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway | BUS |
| PON | Pontiac station | 721 West Washington St. | RAIL |
| LCN | Lincoln | Broadway and North Chicago Sts. | RAIL |
| PCT | Princeton | 107 Bicentennial Dr. | RAIL |
Post offices near Eureka
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eureka Post Office | Eureka (IL) | 61530 |
| Goodfield Post Office | Goodfield (IL) | 61742 |
| Metamora Post Office | Metamora (IL) | 61548 |
| Metamora Carrier Annex Post Office | Metamora (IL) | 61548 |
| Roanok Post Office | Roanoke (IL) | 61561 |
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Other cities in Woodford County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Woodford County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hickory Point | 17,401 | Township in Macon County, Illinois |
| Metamora | 3,648 | Village in Woodford County, Illinois |
| Germantown Hills | 3,390 | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America |
| El Paso | 2,700 | City in Woodford County, Illinois |
| Roanoke | 1,966 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Minonk | 1,948 | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States |
| Cazenovia | 1,688 | Township in Woodford County, Illinois |
| Cruger | 1,668 | Township in Woodford County, Illinois |
| Washburn | 1,064 | Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA |
| Goodfield | 986 | Village mostly in Woodford County, Illinois, USA |
| Congerville | 494 | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Spring Bay | 456 | Township in Woodford County, Illinois |
| Benson | 401 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Secor | 351 | City in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Kappa | 247 | Village in Woodford County, Illinois |
| Panola | 51 | Township in Woodford County, Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Eureka distances to largest Illinois cities
