Eureka, Polk County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Eureka, Wisconsin
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Location of Eureka, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Polk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 54.7 sq mi (141.8 km2) |
| • Land | 53.8 sq mi (139.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,338 |
| • Density | 24.8/sq mi (9.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| FIPS code | 55-24450 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1583176 |
| Website | http://townofeureka.org |
Eureka is a small town located in Polk County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,338 people lived there. A smaller, unincorporated community called Eureka Center is also part of this town.
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Where is Eureka?
Eureka covers an area of about 54.7 square miles (which is about 141.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 53.8 square miles (139.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.9 square miles (2.3 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Eureka?
Population Details
In 2000, there were 1,338 people living in Eureka. This means there were about 24.8 people for every square mile (or 9.6 people per square kilometer). There were 503 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 503 households, 30.8% had children under 18 living with them. Most households (63.2%) were married couples living together. About 27% of households were not families.
The people in Eureka were spread across different age groups:
- 26.8% were under 18 years old.
- 7.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 26.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 11.4% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Eureka was 39 years.
Income in Eureka
In 2000, the average income for a household in Eureka was $45,625 per year. For families, the average income was $50,476 per year. The average income per person in the town was $19,343.
Schools in Eureka
Students in Eureka attend schools in a few different districts:
- Luck School District
- Saint Croix Falls District
- Unity School District
See also
In Spanish: Eureka (Wisconsin) para niños
