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Eau Claire

Michigan · 625 residents · 0.832 sq mi
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Eau Claire has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,014. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $106,700. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
625
−5%since 2000
from 656 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.2
+3%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4725506297077851990201020202024Eau Claire
2024576
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,014
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,446
+11%since 2000
from $15,668 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.370
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,700
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $611 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.5%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+54%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(564)
Black2.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(53)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(171)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(476)
Black5.1%(32)
Hispanic / Latino13.9%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(48)
Diversity Score53.1%(332)
Diversity Score
53
+104%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
+59%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eau Claire, Michigan?

Eau Claire, Michigan has about 625 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eau Claire, Michigan?

The typical household in Eau Claire, Michigan earns about $37,014 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eau Claire, Michigan expensive?

In Eau Claire, Michigan, the median home is worth about $106,700, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Eau Claire, Michigan?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eau Claire, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eau Claire, Michigan?

About 18.4% of people in Eau Claire, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eau Claire, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Eau Claire, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 127 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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