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Eagle River

Wisconsin · 1,715 residents (2025 est.) · 3.256 sq mi
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Eagle River has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,900. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,528
+6%since 2000
from 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+11%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,715 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eagle River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,179
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,611 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,017
+121%since 2000
from $15,876 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−6%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,900
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$928
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+15%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,376)
Black1.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(81)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(1,210)
Black1.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(100)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.8%(195)
Diversity Score44%(673)
Diversity Score
44
+688%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

Eagle River, Wisconsin has about 1,528 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Eagle River, Wisconsin earns about $55,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle River, Wisconsin expensive?

In Eagle River, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $213,900, and the typical rent is about $928 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eagle River, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

About 14.4% of people in Eagle River, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle River, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle River, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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