Eureka Population 2026
Eureka has a population of 27,017, making it the #1734 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in California. It is about 326× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
27,017
Rank in United States
#1734
Coordinates
40.80°N, 124.16°W
~12 m elevation · America/Los_Angeles
Distance to capital (Washington)
3,980 km
2,472 miles, straight line
Other big cities in California
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,820,914 | #2 |
| San Diego | 1,404,452 | #8 |
| San Jose | 997,368 | #12 |
| San Francisco | 827,526 | #17 |
| Fresno | 542,107 | #34 |
| Sacramento | 524,943 | #35 |
| Long Beach | 474,140 | #41 |
| Oakland | 419,267 | #45 |
Cities near Eureka
- Bayside17,132 people · ~10 km away
- Arcata17,843 people · ~10 km away
- McKinleyville15,177 people · ~17 km away
- Redding91,582 people · ~151 km away
- Grants Pass37,088 people · ~195 km away
- Ashland20,861 people · ~197 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Eureka?
Eureka has a population of 27,017 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #1734 biggest city in United States.
What state is Eureka in?
Eureka is located in California, United States.
Is Eureka the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 3,980 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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