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Eau Claire

Pennsylvania · 307 residents · 1.275 sq mi
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Eau Claire has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
−14%since 2000
from 355 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
241 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+27%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2092573053524001990201020202024Eau Claire
2024272
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,181 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,672
+44%since 2000
from $14,383 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
30.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other2.2%(7)
Diversity Score7.7%(24)
Diversity Score
8
+449%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+79%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania?

Eau Claire, Pennsylvania has about 307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania earns about $50,313 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Eau Claire, Pennsylvania?

About 10.0% 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 14.0% 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 77 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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