Eureka, Missouri
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| Coordinates: 38°30′10″N 90°38′42″W / 38.50278°N 90.645°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Louis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km2) |
| • Land | 10.1 sq mi (26.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 10,189 |
| • Density | 1,000/sq mi (390/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC−6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC−5) |
| FIPS code | 29-22834[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0756031[2] |
The City of Eureka, Missouri Welcomes You!A Great Place to Live, Work and Visit!Nestled amongst the rolling hills and limestone of Southwest St. Louis County you will find beautiful Eureka, Missouri. Eureka is unique among other St. Louis County communities for its retention of a small-town atmosphere while still providing access to a major metropolitan area. Beautiful local and state parks and surrounding terrain, quality schools, affordable housing and low crime are just a few of the amenities that make Eureka a great place to live, work and play.
Eureka has begun the process of developing a new recreation center, municipal pool and city-wide trail system for the community to enjoy. Our Parks & Recreation Department provides various recreational and cultural programming throughout the year that helps to foster community interest and a shared sense of place among residents.
The City of Eureka is located within the award-winning Rockwood School District. The Rockwood School District has been awarded the “Distinction in Performance” award by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and a “Gold Medal” rating from Expansion Management Magazine.
Eureka is conveniently located along I-44 at the southwestern end of St. Louis County. Our north/south connection is Hwy. 109. Hwy. 109, north, provides access to communities such as Wildwood, Chesterfield and Ellisville and to the south, northern Jefferson County. The City of Eureka is just minutes from the St. Louis city limits and provides access to concerts, shopping, employers, the arts and the entire St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
To learn more about the City of Eureka, please visit their website: www.eureka.mo.us
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[edit] History
The village of Eureka was platted in 1858 along the route of the Pacific Railroad. By 1890, the village consisted of about 100 homes. According to the Eureka Chamber of Commerce, railroad workers while clearing way for the track and the next railroad camp saw Eureka, level land with little to clear, and declared, "Eureka!" Greek meaning "I have found it." Thus, Eureka was founded. In 1898, Eureka became home to the St. Louis Children's Industrial Farm, established to give children from St. Louis tenement neighborhoods a chance to experience life in a rural setting. It later became known as Camp Wyman, now a part of Wyman Center, and is one of the oldest camps in the United States. Eureka was incorporated as a fourth-class city on April 7, 1954.
[edit] Local economy
Eureka is known for its small town feel. Eureka is the home to the last amusement park to be built under the "Six Flags Over" name. Small business owners are the backbone of Eureka's local economy. The City has many unique shops and amazing restaurants. The City also boasts an Old Town business district that residents and visitors enjoy.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there are 7,676 people in the city, organized into 2,487 households and 2 families. Its population density is 763.7 people per square mile (294.9/km²). There are 2,622 housing units at an average density of 260.9 per square mile (100.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city is 97.38% White, 0.82% Asian, 0.57% Black or African American, 0.20% Native American, no Pacific Islanders, 0.26% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. 1.22% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,487 households out of which half have children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.6% are married couples living together, 8.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 17.0% are non-families. 13.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 4.3% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.98 and the average family size is 3.30.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.9% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 94.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $74,301, and the median income for a family is $80,625. Males have a median income of $51,799 versus $33,269 for females. The per-capita income for the city is $27,553. 2.2% of the population and 1.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
[edit] Education
The St. Louis County Library Eureka Hills Branch is in Eureka.[3][4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "Eureka Hills Branch." St. Louis County Library. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
- ^ "Eureka city, Missouri." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on August 18, 2009.
[edit] External links
38°30′10″N 90°38′42″W / 38.502736°N 90.645075°WCoordinates: 38°30′10″N 90°38′42″W / 38.502736°N 90.645075°W -Eureka, Missouri
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