Eureka, Utah

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Eureka is a city in Juab County, Utah, United States. The population was 766 at the 2000 census.

[edit] Geography

Eureka is located at 39°57′18″N, 112°6′59″W (39.954974, -112.116364)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.8 km² (1.5 mi²), all land.

[edit] Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 766 people, 271 households, and 197 families residing in the city. The population density was 201.2/km² (521.4/mi²). There were 342 housing units at an average density of 89.8/km² (232.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.65% White, 1.04% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.26% from other races, and 0.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.35% of the population.

There were 271 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.37.

The Silver Day Festival is held in Eureka on a Saturday in August. It lasts for about three days. There is a parade, softball, carnival things, food and just a fun time.

In the city the population was spread out with 33.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 103.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,875, and the median income for a family was $43,077. Males had a median income of $35,938 versus $26,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,534. About 6.3% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.

Businesses in Eureka include the state road, the Painted Lady, Carpenter's Station, and V&J's. Attractions include the Porter Rockwell cabin. Eureka is also home to the Tintic School District, and children from surrounding areas attend the local Eureka Elementary school.