Eagle River is a city located in Vilas County Wisconsin. Eagle River has a 2024 population of 1,612. It is also the county seat of Vilas County. Eagle River is currently declining at a rate of -0.31% annually and its population has decreased by -1.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,632 in 2020.
The average household income in Eagle River is $66,761 with a poverty rate of 15.84%. The median age in Eagle River is 39.6 years: 36.3 years for males, and 52.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eagle River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,269 | 84.15% |
| Two or more races | 148 | 9.81% |
| Native American | 47 | 3.12% |
| Other race | 31 | 2.06% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 718 | 1.98 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Non Family | 365 | 1.03 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Married | 255 | 2.78 | 71 | 29 |
| Female | 70 | 3.89 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 28 | 2.32 | 25 | 75 |
2.82
Average Family Size
1.98
Average Household Size
52.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 45 | 4.07% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 9.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 224 | 20.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 38 | 3.44% |
| High School Graduate | 419 | 37.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 3.08% |
| Some College | 240 | 21.72% |
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 | 957 | 893 | 238 |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 77 | 12 |
| Native American | 43 | 43 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 42 | 34 | 7 |
| Other Race | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 27.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,625 | $62,321 | $32,865 |
| Graduate Degree | $16,563 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,581 | $41,354 | $34,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,917 | $17,917 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,292 | $43,828 | $33,278 |
| Some College | $40,526 | $67,583 | $33,750 |
$36,292
Average Earnings
$43,828
Average Male
$33,278
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.89% of Eagle River residents speak only English, while 6.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,241 | 191 | 15.39% |
| Multiple | 137 | 34 | 24.82% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 25 | 34.25% |
15.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.03%
Male Poverty Rate
16.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eagle River is Hispanic, with 34.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eagle River is White, with 15.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56.25% |
| High School | 18.99% |
| Some College | 7.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.63% |
| Male Employed | 1.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,472 | $77,920 |
| Households | $52,027 | $66,761 |
| Married Families | $83,542 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,777 | $52,687 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
103
Number of Veterans
88
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 9.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.39%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.9%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
68.37%
Born in Eagle River
97.21%
Native Born
2.79%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
97.21% of Eagle River residents were born in the United States, with 68.37% having been born in Wisconsin. 0.66% 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 | 1,587 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2028 | 1,592 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 1,597 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 1,602 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2025 | 1,607 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 1,612 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2023 | 1,617 | 12 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 1,605 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 1,605 | -27 | -1.65% |
| 2020 | 1,632 | 52 | 3.29% |
| 2019 | 1,580 | 61 | 4.02% |
| 2018 | 1,519 | 31 | 2.08% |
| 2017 | 1,488 | 75 | 5.31% |
| 2016 | 1,413 | 52 | 3.82% |
| 2015 | 1,361 | 8 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,353 | 20 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 1,333 | -32 | -2.34% |
| 2012 | 1,365 | -18 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 1,383 | -8 | -0.58% |
| 2010 | 1,391 | 0 | 0% |