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Eau Claire

Pennsylvania · 316 residents · 1.275 sq mi
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Eau Claire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,708. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,800. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
−11%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
248 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+17%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092573053524001990201020202024Eau Claire
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,181 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,581
+71%since 2000
from $14,383 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance23.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical23.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$492
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−40.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
34.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(353)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(314)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(3)
Diversity Score2.9%(9)
Diversity Score
3
+104%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+86%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.4%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania?

Eau Claire, Pennsylvania has about 316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania earns about $42,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eau Claire, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Eau Claire, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania?

About 31.4% of people in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eau Claire, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Eau Claire, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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