CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 7
Wisconsin · Eau Claire County · 5,239 residents · 1.425 sq mi
Notable rankings
#48lowest short commute in WI14.5 min#282highest population in WI5,239#351highest education in WI42.7%#354lowest young in WI35.7 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Eau Claire County, WI
The short version
Census Tract 7 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $197,900.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% 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
5,239
−2%since 2020
from 5,348 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3,676 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 3,753 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+7%since 2020
from 33.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,102
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,070 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,720
+38%since 2020
from $30,287 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2020
from 32.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.8% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+17%since 2020
from 0.352 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
Public administration12.8%
Retail trade11.8%
Information11%
Wholesale trade5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$197,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $144,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$924
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $825 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.3% in 2020
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2020
from 2.4 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(4,930)
Black1.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino1%(53)
Asian2.5%(133)
Other3.2%(170)
Diversity Score18.5%(992)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92%(4,820)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(27)
Asian2.8%(149)
Other4.2%(222)
Diversity Score18.9%(988)
Diversity Score
19
+2%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
42.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 98.8% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.5 min
−9%since 2020
from 15.9 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 77.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.5% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.1% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
3.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
45.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 43.9% in 2020
Female
54.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
Foreign born
2.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.8% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 91.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 96.8% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% 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 5,239 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 $72,102 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 $197,900, and the typical rent is about $924 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 42.7% 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 10.3% 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