Eau Claire County, Wisconsin Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Wisconsin
The population of Eau Claire County, Wisconsin is 106,328 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Wisconsin. The median household income is $71,834, the median home value is $242,400, and the median age is 35.8.
The population of Eau Claire County has grown 9.9% since 2010 (99,012 → 108,830), a +0.68% annualized rate.
106,328
Population
+0.68%
Annual growth
167
People / sq mi
$71,834
Median Income
$242,400
Median Home Value
Eau Claire County covers 638 sq mi of land at 166.7 people per square mile.
About Eau Claire County, WI
Eau Claire County is a county in Wisconsin with a population of 106,328. It ranks #14 among counties in Wisconsin by population. The median age is 35.8, younger than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The median household income in Eau Claire County is $71,834, near the US median of $74,580. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $242,400, with monthly rent averaging $977. The homeownership rate of 62.8% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Eau Claire County reflects 35.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 11.6% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.7 minutes each way.
Eau Claire County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Eau Claire County had a population of 99,012 in 2010 and 108,830 in 2024, a 9.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 108,830 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.68%.
108,830
Population (2024)
99,012
Population (2010)
108,830
Peak (2024)
0.68%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 99,012 |
| 2011 | 99,952 |
| 2012 | 100,862 |
| 2013 | 101,775 |
| 2014 | 101,745 |
| 2015 | 102,142 |
| 2016 | 102,989 |
| 2017 | 103,671 |
| 2018 | 104,276 |
| 2019 | 104,466 |
| 2020 | 105,877 |
| 2021 | 105,979 |
| 2022 | 106,835 |
| 2023 | 108,058 |
| 2024 | 108,830 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
35.8
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
16.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 16.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,834$-3,836 vs state |
| Mean household income | $96,941 |
| Per-capita income | $40,845 |
| Poverty rate | 5.1%-1.5% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 66.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Eau Claire County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.8%
Drive alone
2.8%
Carpool
77.1%
Public transit
11.6%
Work from home
17.7 min
Avg commute
Housing
$242,400$-5,000 vs state
Median home value
$977
Median rent
62.8%
Homeownership rate
45,818
Total housing units
94.4%
Occupied
5.6%
Vacant
37.2%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.6%
With health insurance
93.7%
With broadband internet
26.3%
Foreign-born
6.5%
Veterans (18+)
13.2%
With a disability
93.8%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
96.0%
High School+
35.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Eau Claire County, Wisconsin has a population of 106,328 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Wisconsin. Population density is 167 people per square mile.
The population of Eau Claire County has grown 9.9% since 2010 (99,012 → 108,830), a +0.68% annualized rate.
The median household income in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin is $71,834, with mean (average) household income of $96,941 and per-capita income of $40,845. 5.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Eau Claire County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (88.8%), Black or African American (1.2%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin is 35.8 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Eau Claire County is $242,400 and median monthly rent is $977. 62.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 45,818 total housing units, 5.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
Milwaukee is among the largest cities associated with Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, with a population of 569,756.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.