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Eagle River

Wisconsin · 1,628 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 $33,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $115,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,628
+13%since 2000
from 1,443 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
500 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+4%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eagle River
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,783
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,934
+44%since 2000
from $15,876 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
52.9% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,402)
Black1.5%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(79)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other8.7%(142)
Diversity Score33.8%(551)
Diversity Score
34
+506%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−4%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.1%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
58.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

Eagle River, Wisconsin has about 1,628 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eagle River, Wisconsin earns about $33,783 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 $115,000, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle River, Wisconsin?

About 22.7% 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 24.9% 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 254 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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