Eau Claire, WI

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2024 Population

70,322

US Senator

Ron Johnson

Republican Party

US Senator

Tammy Baldwin

Democratic Party

2024 Median Age

32.9

0.303% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

14.3%

0.633% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$67,395

3.1% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$247,600

8.6% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

39,973

2.66% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Eau Claire, WI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.1% of the residents in Eau Claire, WI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Eau Claire, WI are University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (2,772 degrees awarded in 2024) and Chippewa Valley Technical College (2,734 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Eau Claire, WI was $247,600, and the homeownership rate was 54.4%.

Most people in Eau Claire, WI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Eau Claire, WI was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Eau Claire, WI is home to a population of 70.3k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.7% of Eau Claire, WI residents were born outside of the country (2.61k people).

In 2024, there were 15.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (60.1k people) in Eau Claire, WI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.78k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 1.81k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.1%

2024 Citizenship

98.7%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.1% of Eau Claire, WI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Eau Claire, WI was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Eau Claire, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eau Claire, WI

White (Non-Hispanic)
60.1k ± 756
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
3.78k ± 518
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.81k ± 379

2.9%

Hispanic Population

2.04k people

2.9% of the people in Eau Claire, WI are hispanic (2.04k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Eau Claire, WI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Wisconsin.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
90,085 ± 7,313 people
India
22,216 ± 3,653 people
China
14,090 ± 2,911 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wisconsin was Mexico, the natal country of 90,085 Wisconsin residents, followed by India with 22,216 and China with 14,090.

Foreign-Born Population

3.7%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.61k people

3.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

As of 2024, 3.7% of Eau Claire, WI residents (2.61k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eau Claire, WI was 3.69%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Eau Claire, WI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,007 ± 226
Gulf War (2001-)
570 ± 191
Gulf War (1990s)
371 ± 137

Eau Claire, WI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.77 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Eau Claire, WI.

Health

94.2% of the population of Eau Claire, WI has health coverage, with 52.1% on employee plans, 14.7% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 1.04% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wisconsin see 1,251 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,251 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1363 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 375 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 32.4% between 18 and 34 years, 31.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.2% were men and 51.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.76%

Uninsured

52.1%

Employer Coverage

14.7%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

1.04%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eau Claire, WI declined by 7.85% from 6.25% to 5.76%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Eau Claire, WI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Eau Claire, WI employs 40k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Eau Claire, WI were Retail Trade (7,294 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,601 people), and Manufacturing (4,584 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($133,542), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($132,604), and Utilities ($97,857).

Employment

Occupations

40k

2024 Value

± 1,616

2.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eau Claire, WI grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 38.9k employees to 40k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eau Claire, WI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,323 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,880 people), and Management Occupations (3,458 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eau Claire, WI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wisconsin (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

40k

2024 Value

± 1,616

2.66%

1 Year growth

± 5.69%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Eau Claire, WI grew at a rate of 2.66%, from 38.9k employees to 40k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eau Claire, WI, are Retail Trade (7,294 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,601 people), and Manufacturing (4,584 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eau Claire, WI, though some of these residents may live in Eau Claire, WI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$49,392

Median earning men ± $1,935

$34,078

Median earning women ± $1,828

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($132,604), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($74,211), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($56,179), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,132), and Construction ($49,432).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Y-Axis

1.6%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.95M people employed in Wisconsin. This represents a 1.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wisconsin.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing the state of Wisconsin. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Wisconsin is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Eau Claire, WI. Showing the available data for Wisconsin.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (0.518%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wisconsin went to Donald J. Trump with 49.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.518%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wisconsin for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wisconsin

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wisconsin.

Ron Johnson

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Tammy Baldwin

Senator from Wisconsin

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Ron Johnson and Tammy Baldwin are the senators currently representing Wisconsin.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wisconsin over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Eau Claire, WI awarded 5,506 degrees. The student population of Eau Claire, WI in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,804 male students and 10,575 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eau Claire, WI are White (4,783 and 88%), Asian (182 and 3.35%), Two or More Races (181 and 3.33%), and Unknown (104 and 1.91%).

The largest universities in Eau Claire, WI by number of degrees awarded are University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (2,772 and 50.3%) and Chippewa Valley Technical College (2,734 and 49.7%).

The most popular majors in Eau Claire, WI are General Business Administration & Management (633 and 11.5%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (320 and 5.81%), and Registered Nursing (293 and 5.32%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $7,931 for in-state students and $17,517 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Eau Claire, WI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 82.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 18,379 (42.5% men and 57.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 18,379 students enrolled in Eau Claire, WI, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 15,182 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
150 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
147 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
136 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Eau Claire, WI was General Psychology with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Eau Claire, WI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
2,772 degrees awarded
Chippewa Valley Technical College
2,734 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire with 2,772 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,168 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eau Claire, WI, which is 0.649 times less than the 3,338 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 4,783 degrees mean that there were 26.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 182 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($7,931) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,711) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,061) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Eau Claire, WI was $247,600 in 2024, which is 0.744 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $228,000 to $247,600, a 8.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Eau Claire, WI is 54.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Eau Claire, WI have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eau Claire, WI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$247,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,151

$16,596

Median Property Taxes

±$913

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Eau Claire, WI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Eau Claire, WI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

54.4%

Homeownership

2024

62.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 54.4% of the housing units in Eau Claire, WI were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Eau Claire, WI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,395

Median Household Income

± $3,463

30.5k

Number of Households

± 1,433

In 2024, the median household income of the 30.5k households in Eau Claire, WI grew to $67,395 from the previous year's value of $65,369.

The following chart displays the households in Eau Claire, WI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Eau Claire, WI is from Wisconsin.

0.439

2024 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

0.441

2023 Wage GINI in Wisconsin

In 2024, the income inequality in Wisconsin was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.364% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wisconsin was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wisconsin in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wisconsin across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.7%)
Worked At Home (12.4%)
Carpooled (6.33%)

In 2024, 75.7% of workers in Eau Claire, WI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.4%) and those who carpooled to work (6.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eau Claire, WI have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Eau Claire, WI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Eau Claire, WI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Eau Claire, WI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Eau Claire, WI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eau Claire, WI (9.54k out of 66.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eau Claire, WI is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.