Eau Claire Authority

Eau Claire is a middle-income small city of 70,322.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin

With 70,322 residents, Eau Claire ranks among the larger cities of Wisconsin. The median household income stands at $67,395.

Definition and scope

Located in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, Eau Claire operates within Wisconsin's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3 and is part of the Eau Claire, WI metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Eau Claire has approximately 70,322 residents. The median age is 32.9 years. Roughly 54% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $247,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 85.5%
• Black or African American: 1.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 2.9%
• Asian: 5.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Eau Claire is $67,395. Poverty rate stands at 14.3%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.3%. Educational attainment: 36.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Eau Claire:

• Public schools: 24
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Eau Claire is Chippewa Valley Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Eau Claire County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Winona, Minnesota.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 817 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 4b.

References

• Wisconsin State Authority — state-level reference for Wisconsin.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.