Eureka, Navarro County, Texas facts for kids
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Eureka, Texas
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Location of Eureka, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Navarro |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.46 sq mi (6.37 km2) |
| • Land | 2.39 sq mi (6.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 313 |
| • Density | 127.2/sq mi (49.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-24816 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410464 |
Eureka is a small city in Navarro County, Texas, United States. In 2020, about 313 people lived there.
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History of Eureka
Eureka started as a small community around a log schoolhouse. This school was known as Dunn's School. It was built just before the Civil War.
How Eureka Got Its Name
In 1870, the people living there wanted a post office. They had a meeting and chose the name "Eureka." This word means "I have found it!"
A post office opened that same year in the home of P. Anderson. Soon, a small town began to grow around it. By 1885, Eureka had grown quite a bit. It had mills for grinding grain and processing cotton. There were also two churches and a district school. At that time, about 25 people lived in Eureka.
Where is Eureka Located?
Eureka is located in Texas. The city covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.37 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in Eureka?
The number of people living in Eureka has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 233 | — | |
| 1990 | 242 | 3.9% | |
| 2000 | 340 | 40.5% | |
| 2010 | 307 | −9.7% | |
| 2020 | 313 | 2.0% | |
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Population Details (2000 Census)
In the year 2000, there were 340 people living in Eureka. These people lived in 122 different homes. About 101 of these were families.
Most people in Eureka were White. A smaller number were African American or from other backgrounds. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (39.3%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (68.9%) were married couples. The average home had about 2.79 people. The average family had about 3.06 people.
Age Groups in Eureka (2000 Census)
The population was spread out by age.
- 30% of the people were under 18 years old.
- 6.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 12.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Eureka was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 112.5 males.
Income in Eureka (2000 Census)
In 2000, the average income for a home in Eureka was $45,000 per year. For families, the average income was $46,667 per year. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the city was $15,188.
Education in Eureka
Students in Eureka attend schools in the Mildred Independent School District. This school district serves the city's educational needs.
See also
In Spanish: Eureka (Texas) para niños
