Eau Claire
City in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
Eau Claire is a city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, with 69,421 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 787 ft (240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Seymour, 2.9 miles E.
- 69,421residents (2020 Census)
- 787 ftelevation · 240 m
- 34.5 sq miland area · 89.4 km²
- 2,012 / sq mipopulation density
- 54703main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Eau Claire
Eau Claire ( oh-KLAIR; French: [o klɛʁ] lit. 'clear water') is a city in Eau Claire and Chippewa counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. It is the county seat of Eau Claire County. It is the seventh-most populous city in Wisconsin, with a population of 69,421 at the 2020 census. As of 2026 population signs show an increase to 74,309 residents. The Eau Claire metropolitan area, known locally as the Chippewa Valley, has approximately 176,000 residents.
Eau Claire is at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa rivers on traditional Ojibwe, Dakota, and Ho-Chunk land. The area's first permanent European American settlers arrived in 1845, and Eau Claire was incorporated as a city in 1872. The city's early growth came from its extensive logging and timber industries. After Eau Claire's lumber industry declined in the early 20th century, the city's economy diversified to encompass manufacturing and Eau Claire became an educational center with the opening of the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire in 1916.
Eau Claire is known regionally for its arts and music scenes and is the home of the annual Eaux Claires Music & Arts Festival. Eau Claire is also a regional commercial and business center and home to the headquarters of home improvement store chain Menards. Eau Claire is the second-fastest growing major city in Wisconsin after Madison, with 5.4% population growth between 2010 and 2020.
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Living in Eau Claire
- Median household income
- $67,395
- Median home value
- $247,600
- Median rent
- $1,045/mo
- Median age
- 32.9
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Eau Claire had 69,421 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 69,421 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,012 per sq mi (777 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Eau Claire at a glance
| State | Wisconsin (WI) |
|---|---|
| County | Eau Claire County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 69,421 (2020) |
| Land area | 34.51 sq mi (89.4 km²) |
| Water area | 2.09 sq mi (5.42 km²) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.8183° N, 91.4948° W |
| ZIP codes | 54703, 54720 |
| Official website | eauclairewi.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5522300 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Eau Claire
- Seymour2.9 mi E
- Altoona3.0 mi SE
- Lake Hallie5.9 mi NE
- Chippewa Falls9.6 mi NE
- Elk Mound10.1 mi W
- Fall Creek11.3 mi E
- Lake Wissota12.0 mi NE
- Rock Falls12.3 mi SW
- Colfax16.7 mi NW
- Eleva16.7 mi S
- Cadott19.0 mi NE
- Strum19.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Eau Claire
What county is Eau Claire in?
Eau Claire is in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Eau Claire, WI?
69,421 people lived in Eau Claire at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Eau Claire, WI?
The main ZIP code is 54703. Other ZIP codes: 54720.
What is the elevation of Eau Claire?
787 feet (240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Eau Claire?
Seymour (2.9 mi), Altoona (3.0 mi), Lake Hallie (5.9 mi), Chippewa Falls (9.6 mi), Elk Mound (10.1 mi).
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