Eureka, Kansas
Eureka: City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States
About
Eureka is a city located in the county of Greenwood in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,633 and a population density of 447 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,301 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1856.
Quick Facts about Eureka
| Population : | 2,301 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Greenwood County |
| Postal code : | 67045 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 620 |
| Area : | 5.9 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,079 feet / 329 meters |
| Capital city : | Eureka is capital of Greenwood County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1857 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:14:46 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 390 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.43% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Eureka is located at 37°49'26"N 96°17'21"W (37.8239200, -96.2891700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Eureka
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Eureka decreased by 14.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,633 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,608 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,534 | -2.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,507 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,477 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,450 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,399 | -2.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,384 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,359 | -1.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,354 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,301 | -2.3% | estimation process |
People born in Eureka (9)
People born in Eureka, including politician Bob Whittaker, football coach Charles Erickson, entomologist Edward L. Todd, .
List
- Hal Burt (American football player (1900-1979)) he was born in 11/09/1900
- Kathy Patrick (American hairdresser and bookseller)
- Tyrel Reed (American basketball player) he was born in 08/04/1989
- Steve Leben (American judge) he was born in 23/06/1956
- Rollin Prather (Canadian football player) he was born in 17/07/1925
- Jacqueline Vietti (Interim president of Emporia State University (2015). President of Butler Community College (1995-2012).) she was born in 24/07/1948
Schools in Eureka
College & universities near Eureka, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154800 | Butler Community College | El Dorado (KS) | 67042-3280 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Eureka, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW | Newton | 414 North Main St. | RAIL |
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Other cities in Greenwood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greenwood County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Madison | 606 | City in Kansas, United States |
| Hamilton | 238 | Town in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States |
| Severy | 224 | Human settlement in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Fall River | 142 | City in Greenwood County, Kansas |
| Quincy | 128 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Lamont | 75 | Unincorporated community in Greenwood County, Kansas |
| Climax | 64 | City in Greenwood County, Kansas, United States |
| Virgil | 62 | City in Kansas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Eureka distances to largest Kansas cities
