CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Wisconsin · Eau Claire County · 4,873 residents · 179.683 sq mi
Notable rankings
#135lowest low density in WI27.12/sq mi#353lowest low rent burden in WI25.5%#353highest commute in WI25.7 min#371lowest low broadband in WI86.5%TRACT SHAPE · Eau Claire County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 2 is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,676. Population has declined 4% since 2020. Median home value is $260,600.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,873
−4%since 2020
from 5,086 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−4%since 2020
from 28 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
−4%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$90,676
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $63,718 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,541
+30%since 2020
from $32,730 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2020
from 43.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−2%since 2020
from 0.437 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.7%
Information12.2%
Finance & insurance9.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
Construction6.1%
Other services6%
Public administration5.2%
Education & health services1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$260,600
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $199,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,046
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $718 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2020
from 17.6% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2020
from 45.9% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−8%since 2020
from 3.1 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(4,899)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(44)
Asian0.4%(18)
Other2.1%(107)
Diversity Score9%(455)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(4,613)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(58)
Asian0.9%(46)
Other2.9%(139)
Diversity Score12.9%(626)
Diversity Score
13
+44%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 24.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
25.7 min
+1%since 2020
from 25.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.0% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 5.3% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 36.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 48.6% in 2020
Female
47.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.4% in 2020
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 98.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,873 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $90,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $260,600, and the typical rent is about $1,046 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 26.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 7.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Eau Claire CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024