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Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026

Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has a population of 106,328, the 14th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,834 and the median home value is $242,400. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Eau Claire County Quick Facts

Population 106,328
Median Household Income $71,834
Median Home Value $242,400
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.1%
Median Age 35.8 years
Homeownership Rate 62.8%
Affordability Ratio 3.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.7%
High School Graduation 96.0%
Cities/Places 6
Population 106,328 14th of 72
Median Income $71,834 5% lower state
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Unemployment 3.1%

Economy & Housing

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.3% | National: 5.2%
68.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 62.8%
Renter 37.2%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

22out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 36 | National average: 60

Education

Cities & Places in Eau Claire County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Eau Claire city69,274$65,36914.2%$228,000
Altoona city8,750$80,12610.9%$220,900
Lake Hallie village7,245$79,6287.0%$261,500
Fall Creek village1,502$82,2506.1%$202,700
Augusta city1,381$50,08019.4%$140,100
Fairchild village418$47,08316.4%$102,000

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Population Overview

Eau Claire County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 106,328. It is the 14th most populous county out of 72 in Wisconsin. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eau Claire County is 35.8 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eau Claire County is $71,834. This is 5% lower than the state median of $75,670. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $242,400. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $247,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Eau Claire County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.8% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 6.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.0%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

35.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Eau Claire County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 32.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?

Eau Claire County has a population of 106,328, making it the 14th most populous county in Wisconsin.

What is the median income in Eau Claire County?

The median household income in Eau Claire County is $71,834 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?

Eau Claire County contains 6 Census-designated places.