Eau Claire, WI
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
68,720
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty
15.5%
Median Home
$165,700
Median Income
$59,705
Median Rent
$834
Eau Claire SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
6
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Eau Claire, WI Crime Report
2,118
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,065.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
30.68%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Eau Claire / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,118 | 3,065.7 | 1,809.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 191 | 276.5 | 323.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.9 | 5.3 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 38 | 55.0 | 52.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 110 | 159.2 | 230.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,927 | 2,789.3 | 1,485.7 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 334 | 483.5 | 218.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,494 | 2,162.5 | 1,106.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 99 | 143.3 | 161.0 | 246.0 |
Eau Claire, WI Cost Of Living
93
Eau Claire's Overall Cost Of Living
Eau Claire's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Eau Claire | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 93 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 76 | 87 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
Eau Claire, WI Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User TShilo12 at en.wikipedia | GFDL
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Rankings for Eau Claire in Wisconsin
Map Of Eau Claire, WI
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3
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4
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5
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Population over time in Eau Claire
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 68,720 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 68,086 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 67,945 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 67,654 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 67,385 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 67,036 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 66,551 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 65,860 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 65,436 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 65,133 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Eau Claire
| Race | Eau Claire | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.6% | 80.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.3% | 6.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 7.0% | 18.2% |
Gender in Eau Claire
| Gender | Eau Claire | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Eau Claire for adults over 25
| Education | Eau Claire | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Eau Claire, Wisconsin
| Income | Eau Claire | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.8% | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.2% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 13.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.1% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.4% | 16.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
