Eau Claire is a city located in Eau Claire County Wisconsin. Eau Claire has a 2024 population of 70,886. It is also the county seat of Eau Claire County. Eau Claire is currently growing at a rate of 0.49% annually and its population has increased by 1.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 69,510 in 2020.
The average household income in Eau Claire is $86,282 with a poverty rate of 14.19%. The median age in Eau Claire is 33 years: 33.1 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eau Claire was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,181 | 86.87% |
| Asian | 4,027 | 5.81% |
| Two or more races | 3,250 | 4.69% |
| Black or African American | 913 | 1.32% |
| Other race | 537 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 272 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 94 | 0.14% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 29,207 | 2.25 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
| Non Family | 14,129 | 1.49 | 36.8 | 63.2 |
| Married | 11,422 | 2.87 | 83 | 17 |
| Female | 2,273 | 3.21 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Male | 1,383 | 3.25 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
2.84
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
55.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,049 | 2.43% |
| Associates Degree | 6,452 | 14.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,156 | 23.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,946 | 11.48% |
| High School Graduate | 11,167 | 25.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 556 | 1.29% |
| Some College | 8,763 | 20.34% |
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 | 38,581 | 37,478 | 13,708 |
| Asian | 1,927 | 1,696 | 789 |
| 2+ Races | 1,374 | 1,313 | 417 |
| Hispanic | 839 | 691 | 177 |
| Other Race | 341 | 290 | 62 |
| Black | 340 | 262 | 34 |
| Native American | 216 | 188 | 17 |
| Islander | 81 | 81 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,491 | $70,299 | $47,215 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,361 | $64,788 | $64,071 |
| High School Graduate | $37,047 | $48,438 | $29,238 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,750 | $35,586 | $40,600 |
| Overall | $46,879 | $53,409 | $39,448 |
| Some College | $41,055 | $48,354 | $33,775 |
$46,879
Average Earnings
$53,409
Average Male
$39,448
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.98% of Eau Claire residents speak only English, while 7.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 3.93% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,553 | 7,973 | 14.1% |
| Asian | 3,856 | 381 | 9.88% |
| Multiple | 3,043 | 347 | 11.4% |
| Black | 870 | 299 | 34.37% |
| Hispanic | 1,822 | 282 | 15.48% |
| Native | 256 | 100 | 39.06% |
| Other | 530 | 56 | 10.57% |
| Islander | 94 | 35 | 37.23% |
14.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.27%
Male Poverty Rate
15.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eau Claire is Native, with 39.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eau Claire is Asian, with 9.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.53% |
| High School | 9.86% |
| Some College | 8.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 29.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.17% |
| Female Employed | 14.53% |
| Male Employed | 10.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,500 | $111,832 |
| Households | $65,369 | $86,282 |
| Married Families | $107,836 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,250 | $55,373 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3,493
Number of Veterans
3,032
Male Veterans
461
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 1,103 |
| First Gulf War | 749 |
| Second Gulf War | 641 |
| Korea | 297 |
| World War II | 86 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 1,064 |
| 35 to 54 | 872 |
| 65 to 74 | 845 |
| 55 to 64 | 514 |
| 18 to 34 | 198 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,387 | 6.64% |
| Black | 27 | 5.02% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 2.27% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 1.46% |
| Native American | 23 | 10.27% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.58% |
| Other Race | 13 | 2.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
67.83%
Born in Eau Claire
96.31%
Native Born
3.69%
Foreign Born
1.34%
Non Citizen
2.36%
Naturalized
96.31% of Eau Claire residents were born in the United States, with 67.83% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 72,606 | 344 | 0.48% |
| 2028 | 72,262 | 344 | 0.48% |
| 2027 | 71,918 | 344 | 0.48% |
| 2026 | 71,574 | 344 | 0.48% |
| 2025 | 71,230 | 344 | 0.49% |
| 2024 | 70,886 | 344 | 0.49% |
| 2023 | 70,542 | 840 | 1.21% |
| 2022 | 69,702 | 580 | 0.84% |
| 2021 | 69,122 | -388 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 69,510 | 826 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 68,684 | -30 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 68,714 | 93 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 68,621 | 296 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 68,325 | 533 | 0.79% |
| 2015 | 67,792 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 67,796 | -136 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 67,932 | 561 | 0.83% |
| 2012 | 67,371 | 507 | 0.76% |
| 2011 | 66,864 | 557 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 66,307 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 61,704 | 4,848 | 8.53% |
| 1990 | 56,856 | 5,347 | 10.38% |
| 1980 | 51,509 | 6,890 | 15.44% |
| 1970 | 44,619 | 6,632 | 17.46% |
| 1960 | 37,987 | 1,929 | 5.35% |
| 1950 | 36,058 | 5,313 | 17.28% |
| 1940 | 30,745 | 4,458 | 16.96% |
| 1930 | 26,287 | 5,381 | 25.74% |
| 1920 | 20,906 | 2,596 | 14.18% |
| 1910 | 18,310 | 793 | 4.53% |
| 1900 | 17,517 | 102 | 0.59% |
| 1890 | 17,415 | 7,296 | 72.1% |
| 1880 | 10,119 | -62,487 | -86.06% |