Eau Claire, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 576, Eau Claire's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Eau Claire is a small community located in Michigan, within Berrien County. The total population is 576. It ranks as the 526th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eau Claire is 37.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eau Claire is $72,619. This is about the same as the state median of $72,875. It is also 10% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 17% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 64% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $115,600. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Eau Claire is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eau Claire is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 37.0%. The Black or African American population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 13.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (37.0% vs 5.9%).

Education

27.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eau Claire, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.