Eagle River

City in Vilas County, Wisconsin

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Eagle River is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin, with 1,628 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,647 ft (502 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Three Lakes, 9.3 miles SE.

About Eagle River

Eagle River is a city in and the county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,628 at the 2020 census. Because of the many lakes in the area, the city is a popular vacation and retirement destination. The area contains many condominiums, seasonal vacation homes, and hunting cabins.

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Living in Eagle River

Median household income
$55,179
Median home value
$213,900
Median rent
$928/mo
Median age
47.3
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Eagle River, WI population

Eagle River had 1,628 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,628
Density499 per sq mi (193 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Eagle River at a glance

StateWisconsin (WI)
CountyVilas County
TypeCity
Population1,628 (2020)
Land area3.26 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Water area0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²)
Elevation1,647 ft (502 m)
Coordinates45.9247° N, 89.2578° W
ZIP code54521
Official websiteeagleriver.govoffice2.com
Census code (GEOID)5521625

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Eagle River

What county is Eagle River in?

Eagle River is in Vilas County, Wisconsin.

What is the population of Eagle River, WI?

1,628 people lived in Eagle River at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Eagle River, WI?

The ZIP code of Eagle River is 54521.

What is the elevation of Eagle River?

1,647 feet (502 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Eagle River?

Three Lakes (9.3 mi), Sayner (14.3 mi), Lake Tomahawk (17.3 mi), Woodruff (20.9 mi), Minocqua (21.7 mi).

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