Economy & Jobs — Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $67,395 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$74,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $37,527 |
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| Poverty Rate | 14.3% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 40,471 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 27.7% |
| Retail | 16.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13.1% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 57 |
| Bars | 53 |
| Gas Stations | 33 |
| Fast Food | 33 |
| Insurance Agencies | 28 |
| Physician Offices | 25 |
| Chiropractors | 24 |
| Auto Repair | 21 |
| Commercial Banks | 21 |
| Child Day Care | 16 |
| Beauty Salons | 15 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
