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Eau Claire

Wisconsin · 69,421 residents · 34.327 sq mi
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Eau Claire has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,700. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% 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
69,421
+13%since 2000
from 61,704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,022 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,798 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.8
+12%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
56K60K64K68K72K1990201020202024Eau Claire
202470K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,705
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,399 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,510
+73%since 2000
from $18,230 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $485 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(57,308)
Black0.7%(420)
Hispanic / Latino1%(619)
Asian3.7%(2,255)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(8,038)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(58,879)
Black1.5%(1,041)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(2,315)
Asian5.6%(3,914)
Other3.1%(2,184)
Diversity Score31.5%(21,857)
Diversity Score
31
+142%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.7%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

Eau Claire, Wisconsin has about 69,421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eau Claire, Wisconsin earns about $59,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eau Claire, Wisconsin expensive?

In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $165,700, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Eau Claire, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

About 15.5% of people in Eau Claire, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eau Claire, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Eau Claire, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12,491 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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