Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Demographics 2026
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has a population of 107,116, the 14th most populous county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $74,546 and the median home value is $261,000. The poverty rate is 11.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Eau Claire County Quick Facts
How Eau Claire County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 106,328 | 107,116 | +0.7% |
| Median household income | $71,834 | $74,546 | +3.8% |
| Median home value | $242,400 | $261,000 | +7.7% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 37 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Eau Claire County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire | 70,322 | $67,395 | 14.3% | $247,600 |
| Altoona | 8,878 | $84,552 | 13.1% | $233,100 |
| Seymour | 1,531 | $95,139 | 4.0% | $241,300 |
| Fall Creek | 1,493 | $86,818 | 7.3% | $214,200 |
| Augusta | 1,341 | $53,714 | 18.2% | $148,400 |
| Fairchild | 414 | $48,750 | 16.2% | $91,700 |
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Population Overview
Eau Claire County is located in Wisconsin with a total population of 107,116. 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 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Eau Claire County is $74,546. This is 4% lower than the state median of $77,485. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.3%. The median home value is $261,000. Housing costs are 2% lower than the state median of $266,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 61.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% lower than the state average of 67.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Eau Claire County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Asian residents account for 4.1%. The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 8.0%.
Education
36.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Eau Claire County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 10% higher than the state rate of 33.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Eau Claire County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wisconsin and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?
Eau Claire County has a population of 107,116, 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 $74,546 with a poverty rate of 11.8%.
How many cities are in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin?
Eau Claire County contains 6 Census-designated places.