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Eureka, NC
Town in Wayne County, North Carolina.
Population
224
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
655
ZIP codes
0
Eureka and its ZIP codes
Eureka at a glance
- Eureka is about 3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Eureka, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wayne County. PPP loans are for Eureka.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,216
41,053 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,955
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$894M
FY 2026, $7,620 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Eureka, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
492
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
848
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
52.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eureka, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
18.7%
U.S. 12.1% +6.6 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Eureka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StantonsburgTown | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| FremontTown | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| PikevilleTown | 6.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Black CreekTown | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| SaratogaTown | 9.6 mi | 0.6 |
| LucamaTown | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| WalstonburgTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| GoldsboroCity | 13 mi | 28.6 |
| Snow HillTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| WilsonCity | 14 mi | 31.6 |
| KenlyTown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| ElroyCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| Walnut CreekVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| MauryCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| FountainTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eureka, NC in?
- Eureka is in Wayne County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Eureka, NC?
- About 224 people live in Eureka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eureka?
- Nearby places include Stantonsburg (5.5 mi), Fremont (5.6 mi), Pikeville (6.8 mi), Black Creek (7.4 mi), Saratoga (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023