Eau Claire County, WI Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 106,565 | 5,859,674 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 165.2 | 89.4 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.61% | 0.33% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Households | 43,260 | 2,445,541 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Eau Claire County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,392 | $75,766 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.27% | 4.67% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.3% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $197,655 | $176,921 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $976 | $1,045 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.8% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 15.3 | 18.8 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Eau Claire County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% | 29.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.37 | 2.35 | 2.54 |
Health
Eau Claire County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.0% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.6% | 18.5% | 19.0% |