Demographics & People — Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 69,274 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~72,800 |
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| Median Age | 32.9 |
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| Total Households | 29,207 |
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| Family Households | 15,078 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1906 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60,181 |
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| Black or African American | 913 |
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| Asian | 4,027 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,965 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 25,676 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 14,194 |
| Norwegian | 11,672 |
| Other groups | 9,134 |
| Irish | 7,873 |
| English | 4,631 |
| Polish | 3,724 |
| Swedish | 2,491 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,325 |
| Italian | 2,110 |
Language
| English Only | 61,112 |
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| Spanish | 1,433 |
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| Population 5+ | 65,723 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 3,655 |
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| Population 18+ | 56,912 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 12.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
