Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
WI · FIPS 55035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 107,116 | — | #585 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,546 | -0.8% | #866 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 35.8 years | -8.0% | #2,906 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $261,000 | -7.4% | #835 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,064 | -8.5% | #806 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.4% | #1,221 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Eau Claire County has a population of 107,116, making it the #585 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Eau Claire County is $74,546, ranking #866 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Eau Claire County is $261,000 (-7.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,064/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.0%.
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93.8% of residents in Eau Claire County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% above the national rate.
About Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has a total population of 107,116, making it the 585th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Eau Claire County is 35.8 years, which is 8.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Eau Claire County is $74,546, which ranks #866 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Eau Claire County is $261,000, 7.4% below the national median. Renters in Eau Claire County pay a median gross rent of $1,064 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Eau Claire County, 36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.8 min.
Eau Claire County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.2% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (4.1%) and Two or More Races (3.5%).
All data for Eau Claire County, Wisconsin comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.