Eureka Springs, AR Demographics

A map of Eureka Springs's Population by Race

Eureka Springs, Arkansas has an estimated population of 2,433, a large increase from the 2,166 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.4% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eureka Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eureka Springs has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Eureka Springs, that probability was 27.6% in 2020 and 30.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eureka Springs is ranked the 131st most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Eureka Springs was ranked the 135th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eureka Springs's White Population

2,006 residents of Eureka Springs, or 82.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eureka Springs is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Eureka Springs ranks 294th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eureka Springs's White population has grown by an estimated 9.4%. White residents' share of Eureka Springs's population has decreased from 84.6% to 82.4%.

Eureka Springs is more White than neighboring Beaver (52.1% White), and Golden (76.8% White). Eureka Springs is less White than neighboring Holiday Island (88.7% White), Chain-O-Lakes (88.2% White), and Eagle Rock (100% White).

Eureka Springs's Black Population

0 residents of Eureka Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eureka Springs is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Eureka Springs ranks 409th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eureka Springs's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Eureka Springs's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Eureka Springs's Asian Population

0 residents of Eureka Springs, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eureka Springs is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Eureka Springs ranks 90th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eureka Springs's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Eureka Springs's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Eureka Springs's Hispanic Population

203 residents of Eureka Springs, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eureka Springs is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Eureka Springs ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eureka Springs's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Eureka Springs's population has increased from 5.8% to 8.3%.

Eureka Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring Holiday Island (5.9% Hispanic), Beaver (0% Hispanic), Chain-O-Lakes (4.2% Hispanic), Eagle Rock (0% Hispanic), and Golden (0% Hispanic).

Eureka Springs's Native American/Other Population

39 residents of Eureka Springs, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eureka Springs is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Eureka Springs ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eureka Springs's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eureka Springs's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.6%.

Eureka Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chain-O-Lakes (0% Native American/Other), Eagle Rock (0% Native American/Other), and Golden (0% Native American/Other). Eureka Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holiday Island (2.1% Native American/Other), and Beaver (4.1% Native American/Other).

Eureka Springs's Multiracial Population

185 residents of Eureka Springs, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eureka Springs is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Eureka Springs ranks 185th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eureka Springs's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 45.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Eureka Springs's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.6%.

Eureka Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring Holiday Island (3.3% Multiracial), and Eagle Rock (0% Multiracial). Eureka Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Beaver (43.8% Multiracial), and Golden (23.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.