Nevada

Eureka

1,855
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Eureka

Eureka, Nevada, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 7,086. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 1,855.

Its recorded population peaked at 7,086 in 1880, and has since declined by roughly 74 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Gravelly Ford (Shoshone), Eureka Charcoal Burners' War, NV, and 1 place is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20201,855
20101,987
20001,651
19901,547
19801,198
1970948
1960767
1950896
19401,361
19301,333
19201,350
19101,830
19001,954
18903,275
18807,086
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Eureka

Military engagements that took place in Eureka, Nevada.

Battle of Gravelly Ford (Shoshone)
1862
Eureka Charcoal Burners' War, NV
1879

Historic places in Eureka

National Register of Historic Places listings in Eureka, Nevada.

Eureka Historic District
Eureka

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Frequently asked about Eureka

When does Eureka first appear in the US census?
Eureka, Nevada first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 7,086.
What is the population of Eureka?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Eureka had a recorded population of 1,855.
When did Eureka's population peak?
Eureka's recorded population peaked at 7,086 in 1880.
Were any battles fought in Eureka?
2 documented military engagements took place in Eureka, including Battle of Gravelly Ford (Shoshone), Eureka Charcoal Burners' War, NV.
How many historic places are in Eureka?
1 site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Eureka, Nevada.
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