Eau Claire is a village located in Berrien County Michigan. Eau Claire has a 2024 population of 542. Eau Claire is currently declining at a rate of -0.91% annually and its population has decreased by -3.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 562 in 2020.
The average household income in Eau Claire is $72,023 with a poverty rate of 18.71%. The median age in Eau Claire is 35.6 years: 35.9 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eau Claire was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 477 | 78.97% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 10.1% |
| Other race | 35 | 5.79% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 5.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 216 | 2.8 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Non Family | 94 | 1.21 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Married | 89 | 4.11 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Female | 20 | 3.95 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 13 | 3.46 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
3.77
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 12.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 16.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 18.65% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 24.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 3.63% |
| Some College | 79 | 20.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 297 | 276 | 108 |
| Hispanic | 57 | 47 | 14 |
| Black | 31 | 31 | 14 |
| Other Race | 25 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 45.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,250 | $50,313 | $36,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,083 | $11,389 | $64,018 |
| High School Graduate | $45,313 | $52,083 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,594 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,333 | $45,987 | $34,107 |
| Some College | $36,750 | $47,000 | $26,750 |
$43,333
Average Earnings
$45,987
Average Male
$34,107
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.12% of Eau Claire residents speak only English, while 13.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 457 | 93 | 20.35% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 11 | 10.78% |
| Black | 31 | 9 | 29.03% |
18.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.46%
Male Poverty Rate
20.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eau Claire is Black, with 29.03% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eau Claire is Hispanic, with 10.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.03% |
| High School | 19.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.91% |
| Some College | 13.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 15.86% |
| Male Employed | 14.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,500 | $84,687 |
| Households | $61,667 | $72,023 |
| Married Families | $79,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,667 | $49,446 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
36
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 8.57% |
| Black | 6 | 19.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
44.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.37%
Born in Eau Claire
91.56%
Native Born
8.44%
Foreign Born
7.62%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
91.56% of Eau Claire residents were born in the United States, with 69.37% having been born in Michigan. 7.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 517 | -5 | -0.96% |
| 2028 | 522 | -5 | -0.95% |
| 2027 | 527 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2026 | 532 | -5 | -0.93% |
| 2025 | 537 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2024 | 542 | -5 | -0.91% |
| 2023 | 547 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 550 | -7 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 557 | -5 | -0.89% |
| 2020 | 562 | -31 | -5.23% |
| 2019 | 593 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 596 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 599 | -8 | -1.32% |
| 2016 | 607 | -4 | -0.65% |
| 2015 | 611 | -3 | -0.49% |
| 2014 | 614 | -4 | -0.65% |
| 2013 | 618 | -2 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 620 | -4 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 624 | 3 | 0.48% |
| 2010 | 621 | 0 | 0% |