Eau Claire, Wisconsin

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
69,098
Population
$63,882
Median Income
$209,200
Home Value
32.8
Median Age

Demographics

Eau Claire has a population of 69,098 with a median age of 32.8. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
87.9%
Asian
6.0%
Hispanic
2.7%
Other
2.0%
Black
1.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population69,098
Median Age32.8
White87.9%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian6.0%
Hispanic or Latino2.7%
Other / Two or More Races2.0%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Eau Claire is $63,882, which is 15.0% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $35,925. The poverty rate is 15.0%.

$63,882
Median Household Income
$35,925
Per Capita Income
15.0%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Eau Claire is 3.6%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Eau Claire, 96.5% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11.6% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
96.5%
Bachelor's+
35.3%
Graduate+
11.6%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher96.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher35.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree11.6%

Housing

The median home value in Eau Claire is $209,200, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $929. The homeownership rate is 56.5%.

$209,200
Median Home Value
$929/mo
Median Rent
56.5%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$209,200
Median Monthly Rent$929
Homeownership Rate56.5%
Vacancy Rate5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Eau Claire, Wisconsin?
The population of Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 69,098 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?
The median household income in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is $63,882. This is 15.0% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?
The median home value in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is $209,200. The median monthly rent is $929.
What percentage of people in Eau Claire have a college degree?
In Eau Claire, Wisconsin, 35.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 96.5% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Eau Claire, Wisconsin an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is 3.3x (median home value $209,200 vs. median income $63,882), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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