Eau Claire, Wisconsin Population 2022
Eau Claire is a city located in Eau Claire County Wisconsin. Eau Claire has a 2020 population of 68,898. It is also the county seat of Eau Claire County. Eau Claire is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually and its population has increased by 3.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 66,298 in 2010.
The average household income in Eau Claire is $69,235 with a poverty rate of 16.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $835 per month, and the median house value is $155,000. The median age in Eau Claire is 31.7 years, 31.5 years for males, and 31.9 years for females.
Eau Claire Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eau Clairewas:
- White: 90.17%
- Asian: 5.46%
- Two or more races: 1.67%
- Black or African American: 1.41%
- Native American: 0.58%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.55%
- Other race: 0.16%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 170,984 | 840 | 0.49% |
| 2020 | 170,144 | 840 | 0.49% |
| 2019 | 169,304 | 840 | 0.50% |
| 2018 | 168,464 | 1,135 | 0.67% |
| 2017 | 167,329 | 899 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 166,430 | 929 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 165,501 | 478 | 0.29% |
| 2014 | 165,023 | 201 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 164,822 | 930 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 163,892 | 1,006 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 162,886 | 1,231 | 0.76% |
| 2010 | 161,655 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,487 | 90.17% |
| Asian | 3,725 | 5.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1,138 | 1.67% |
| Black or African American | 962 | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 395 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 374 | 0.55% |
| Some Other Race | 106 | 0.16% |
Eau Claire Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,440 | 2.34 | 56.6 |
| Non Family | 13,245 | 1.55 | 39.5 |
| Married | 10,745 | 3.06 | 81.1 |
| Female | 2,116 | 3.12 | 48.3 |
| Male | 1,334 | 3.21 | 42.5 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 945 | 2.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,379 | 3.35% |
| High School Graduate | 9,604 | 23.35% |
| Some College | 9,090 | 22.10% |
| Associates Degree | 6,102 | 14.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,264 | 22.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,752 | 11.55% |
Eau Claire Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,390 | 35,926 | 13,095 |
| Asian | 1,840 | 1,320 | 614 |
| Hispanic | 680 | 438 | 144 |
| Black | 419 | 329 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 400 | 382 | 99 |
| Native American | 253 | 253 | 13 |
| Islander | 234 | 234 | |
| Other Race | 54 | 30 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 35.02%.
$39,095
Average Earnings
$44,991
Average Male
$32,350
Average Female
Eau Claire Language by Age
Eau Claire Language
91.92% of Eau Claire residents speak only English, while 8.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 4.96% of the population.
Eau Claire Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56,889 | 8,681 | 15.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,523 | 620 | 40.71% |
| Asian | 3,578 | 433 | 12.10% |
| Black | 865 | 413 | 47.75% |
| Multiple | 1,049 | 341 | 32.51% |
| Native | 386 | 300 | 77.72% |
| Islander | 309 | 49 | 15.86% |
| Other | 1 | NaN% |
16.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.53%
Male Poverty Rate
17.62%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Eau Claire
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eau Claire is Native, with 77.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eau Claire is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.23%.
Eau Claire Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Eau Claire Married by Age and Sex
Eau Claire Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Eau Claire Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,385 | 6.66% |
| Native American | 71 | 20.64% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.95% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.91% |
| Other Race | 21 | 25.93% |
| Black | 20 | 3.29% |
Eau Claire Veterans by Education
6.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.92%
Born in Eau Claire
95.54%
Native Born
4.46%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
2.73%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.54% of Eau Claire residents were born in the United States, with 67.92% having been born in Wisconsin. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 68,898 | 32 | 0.05% |
| 2021 | 68,866 | 32 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 68,834 | 32 | 0.05% |
| 2019 | 68,802 | 32 | 0.05% |
| 2018 | 68,770 | 223 | 0.33% |
| 2017 | 68,547 | 293 | 0.43% |
| 2016 | 68,254 | 514 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 67,740 | -7 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 67,747 | -145 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 67,892 | 550 | 0.82% |
| 2012 | 67,342 | 501 | 0.75% |
| 2011 | 66,841 | 543 | 0.82% |
| 2010 | 66,298 | 4,594 | 0.72% |
| 2000 | 61,704 | 4,848 | 0.82% |
| 1990 | 56,856 | 5,347 | 0.99% |
| 1980 | 51,509 | 6,890 | 1.45% |
| 1970 | 44,619 | 6,632 | 1.62% |
| 1960 | 37,987 | 1,929 | 0.52% |
| 1950 | 36,058 | 5,313 | 1.61% |
| 1940 | 30,745 | 4,458 | 1.58% |
| 1930 | 26,287 | 5,381 | 2.32% |
| 1920 | 20,906 | 2,596 | 1.33% |
| 1910 | 18,310 | 793 | 0.44% |
| 1900 | 17,517 | 102 | 0.06% |
| 1890 | 17,415 | 7,296 | 5.58% |
| 1880 | 10,119 | 0.00% |