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Eagle River

Wisconsin · 1,398 residents · 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 $25,104. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,300. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 51% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% 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
1,398
−3%since 2000
from 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+2%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eagle River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,104
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,923
+19%since 2000
from $15,876 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food15.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$607
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
49.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+44%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,291)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other4.1%(57)
Diversity Score16.3%(228)
Diversity Score
16
+192%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

Eagle River, Wisconsin has about 1,398 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle River, Wisconsin earns about $25,104 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 $121,300, and the typical rent is about $607 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

About 18.8% 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 22.0% 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 24 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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