Eureka, Kansas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Eureka, Kansas
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City and County seat
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Main street in Eureka (2012)
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Location within Greenwood County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| County | Greenwood |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Platted | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Named for | Eureka |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Land | 2.29 sq mi (5.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,633 |
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2,346 |
| • Density | 1,024.45/sq mi (395.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
67045
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| Area code | 620 |
| FIPS code | 20-21800 |
| GNIS ID | 474640 |
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 2018 census estimate declined to 2,373.
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History
The first settlement at Eureka was in 1857. The first post office in Eureka was established in August 1858. Eureka was laid out in 1867, and it was incorporated in 1870. The city is named from the Greek expression Eureka, meaning "I have found it".
2016 tornado
An EF2 tornado struck Eureka on July 7, 2016 at 9:45pm. Over 143 total structures, including at least 50 homes, businesses, nursing home, and grain elevator were damaged. No persons were injured.
Geography
Eureka is located at 37°49′22″N 96°17′22″W / 37.82278°N 96.28944°W (37.822745, -96.289583). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.28 square miles (5.91 km2), all of it land.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Eureka has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,127 | — | |
| 1890 | 2,259 | 100.4% | |
| 1900 | 2,091 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,333 | 11.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,606 | 11.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,698 | 41.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,803 | 2.8% | |
| 1950 | 3,958 | 4.1% | |
| 1960 | 4,055 | 2.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,576 | −11.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,425 | −4.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,974 | −13.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,914 | −2.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,633 | −9.6% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 2,346 | −10.9% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,633 people, 1,171 households, and 663 families living in the city. The population density was 1,154.8 inhabitants per square mile (445.9/km2). There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 618.4 per square mile (238.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% White, 0.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.
There were 1,171 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.4% were non-families. 39.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.86.
The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.5% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.9% male and 52.1% female.
Transportation
Airport
Eureka Municipal Airport is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles (4 km) north of the central business district of Eureka.
Area attractions
- Greenwood Hotel, a historic hotel and cattle trading center
- Former Attractions
- Eureka Downs, defunct horse racing facility
- Utopia College, former two-year college founded by Roger Babson
- Fort Montgomery, a frontier military fort
Gallery
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Congregational Church (2012)
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Greenwood Hotel (2012)
Education
The community is served by Eureka USD 389 public school district.
Notable people
- Jim Brothers (1941–2013), figurative sculptor
- Charles Errickson (1897–1985), head football coach at Ottawa University, head football and basketball coach at Washburn University
- John Erickson (1863–1946), lawyer, 8th governor of Montana, and United States senator
- Lamon Harkness (1850–1915), businessman and Standard Oil heir
- Donald L. Hollowell (1919-2004), lawyer who represented Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Fred Jackson (1868–1931), U.S. representative from Kansas.
- Kathy Patrick, author and founder of Pulpwood Queens
- Tyrel Reed (1989), basketball player who played for the University of Kansas
- Wes Santee (1932–2010), middle distance runner
- Eric Smith, member of the Kansas House of Representatives
- Bob Whittaker (1939), U.S. representative from Kansas 1979 to 1991
- John Woods (1911–1950), United States Army master sergeant; executioner at Nuremberg Trials
Images for kids
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Eureka Post Office (NRHP) (2017)
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Eureka Carnegie Library (NRHP) (2017)
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Benny's Westside Bar & Grille, formerly Westside Service Station and Riverside Motel (NRHP) (2017)
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Eureka Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Depot (NRHP) (2013)
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Former Utopia College (1965)
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Former Eureka Downs (1910)
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See also
In Spanish: Eureka (Kansas) para niños
