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Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. Eau Claire County had 109,033 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). It holds 18 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs, 12 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 22 census tracts. GEOID 55035.
Eau Claire County is one of the 2 counties of the Eau Claire, WI metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
109,033
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 105,710 · ACS 2020-2024: 107,116
Median household income
$74,546
±$2,663 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $77,485
Median home value
$261,000
±$5,656 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $266,500
Median gross rent
$1,064
±$35 (90% margin)
Wisconsin: $1,087
How many people live in Eau Claire County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 105,710 residents in Eau Claire County. The Census Bureau estimates 109,033 for July 1, 2025, up 3.1% since 2020, faster than Wisconsin (+1.3%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 107,116 over 638 square miles of land.
| Measure | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 107,116 | 5,914,872 | +3,602 |
| Households | 44,726±387 | 2,479,480 | +3,745 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.02 | 2.33 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 46,936±74 | 2,778,572 | +2,847 |
Eau Claire County's population since 2000
From 93,142 in 2000 to 109,033 in 2025: up 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Eau Claire County?
Eau Claire County holds 18 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 12 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Eau Claire with 72,465 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Eau Claire | 69,421 | $67,395 |
|---|---|---|
| Altoona | 8,293 | $84,552 |
| Washington (town), Eau Claire County | 7,662 | $109,984 |
| Pleasant Valley (town), Eau Claire County | 3,791 | $139,659 |
| Seymour (town), Eau Claire County | 3,352 | $107,436 |
| Union (town), Eau Claire County | 2,696 | $95,217 |
| Bridge Creek (town) | 2,214 | $83,413 |
| Brunswick (town) | 1,958 | $92,426 |
| Augusta | 1,567 | $53,714 |
| Seymour, Eau Claire County | 1,501 | $95,139 |
| Fall Creek | 1,422 | $86,818 |
| Lincoln (town), Eau Claire County | 1,125 | $111,111 |
| Ludington (town) | 1,067 | $86,250 |
| Drammen (town) | 792 | $97,188 |
| Clear Creek (town) | 778 | $93,750 |
| Fairchild | 451 | $48,750 |
| Wilson (town), Eau Claire County | 427 | $85,000 |
| Otter Creek (town), Eau Claire County | 427 | $78,500 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Eau Claire County?
The median resident of Eau Claire County is 35.8 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 4.1%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.8±0.3 | 40.2 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 19.8% | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.2% | 8.0% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2%±0.4 pts | 78.6% | −2.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±0.4 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5%±0.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7%±0.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.6 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±1.0 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2%±0.7 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9%±0.4 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.8%±1.4 pts | 33.4% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.4%±0.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Eau Claire County earn?
Half of Eau Claire County's 44,726 households earn less than $74,546 a year (±$2,663), against $77,485 in Wisconsin. In 2015-2019 it was $73,197 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,546±$2,663 | $77,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,242±$3,876 | $101,466 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,733±$1,521 | $43,373 | +$4,602 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8%±1.1 pts | 10.6% | −2.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6%±2.4 pts | 12.8% | −3.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.1%±1.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.1%±1.2 pts | 90.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Eau Claire County?
Owners occupy 61.0% of Eau Claire County's occupied homes and renters 39.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $261,000 by its owner (±$5,656). The median renter pays $1,064 a month including utilities, and 31.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $261,000±$5,656 | $266,500 | +$52,520 |
| Median gross rent | $1,064±$35 | $1,087 | +$51 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.3%±3.2 pts | 35.0% | −5.1 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,625±$40 | $1,689 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.0%±1.7 pts | 67.8% | −3.5 pts |
| Housing units | 46,936±74 | 2,778,572 | +2,847 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±1.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.4%±1.5 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.7%±1.1 pts | 17.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Eau Claire County building?
Builders took permits for 727 new housing units across Eau Claire County in 2025 (152 single-family), 6.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Eau Claire County get to work?
76.3% of Eau Claire County's workers drive alone and 12.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Eau Claire County | Wisconsin | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.0%±0.9 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3%±1.4 pts | 74.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±0.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±0.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.7%±1.0 pts | 13.1% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.9 min±0.7 | 22.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Eau Claire County's census tracts?
Eau Claire County is divided into 22 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,071 (Tract 12) to $112,795 (Tract 16).
All 22 census tracts of Eau Claire County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Eau Claire County compare with Wisconsin's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 72 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 11th of 72 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 72 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 72 |
| Median home value | 18th of 72 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 72 |
| Poverty rate | 22nd of 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 72 |
| Median age | 69th of 72 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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