Eureka, Kansas
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Eureka is a city in and the county seat
of Greenwood County
, Kansas
, United States
. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,633.
, the city has a total area of 2 square miles (5.2 km²), all of it land.
of 2000, there were 2,914 people, 1,278 households, and 756 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,490.1 people per square mile (574.0/km²). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 798.3 per square mile (307.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.26% White, 0.14% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.96% from other races
, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.
There were 1,278 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,410, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $27,066 versus $20,870 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $15,142. About 9.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.
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County seat
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of Greenwood County
Greenwood County, Kansas
Greenwood County is a county located in Southeast Kansas, in the Central United States. As of the 2010 census, the county population was 6,689...
, Kansas
Kansas
Kansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
, United States
United States
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. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,633.
History
Eureka got its name when an early pioneer shouted "Eureka!" after discovering a spring of water, now known as the Fall River.Geography
Eureka is located at 37°49′22"N 96°17′22"W (37.822745, -96.289583). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 2 square miles (5.2 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,914 people, 1,278 households, and 756 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,490.1 people per square mile (574.0/km²). There were 1,561 housing units at an average density of 798.3 per square mile (307.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.26% White, 0.14% African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.96% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.64% of the population.
There were 1,278 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.8% were non-families. 38.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,410, and the median income for a family was $36,667. Males had a median income of $27,066 versus $20,870 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $15,142. About 9.0% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.4% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.
Area attractions
Notable people
- Jim BrothersJim BrothersJim Brothers is an American figurative sculptor from the U.S. state of Kansas.-Notable works:*Six bronzes for the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia*Works at the National VFW Memorial in Washington D.C.*Mark Twain life-size in Hartford,...
, noted sculptor - John Edward Erickson, Governor of Montana, practiced law in Eureka.
- Wes SanteeWes SanteeDavid Wesley Santee was an American middle distance runner and athlete who competed mainly in the 1,500 meters and mile events....
, (1932–2010), American middle distance runner - Bob Whitaker, U.S. RepresentativeUnited States House of RepresentativesThe United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
from KansasKansasKansas is a US state located in the Midwestern United States. It is named after the Kansas River which flows through it, which in turn was named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name is often said to mean "people of the wind" or "people of the south...
1979 to 1991.
Further reading
- History of the State of Kansas; William G. Cutler; A.T. Andreas Publisher; 1883. (Online HTML eBook)
- Kansas : A Cyclopedia of State History, Embracing Events, Institutions, Industries, Counties, Cities, Towns, Prominent Persons, Etc; 3 Volumes; Frank W. Blackmar; Standard Publishing Co; 944 / 955 / 824 pages; 1912. (Volume1 - Download 54MB PDF eBook),(Volume2 - Download 53MB PDF eBook), (Volume3 - Download 33MB PDF eBook)
External links
CitySchools
- USD 389, local school district
Maps
- Eureka City Map, KDOT
- Greenwood County Map, KDOT