Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Eau Claire, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

576

Median Agei

37.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.9%322

Hispanic/Latino

37%213

Black

5.2%30

Two or More

1.7%10

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%27

High School Diploma

31.2%121

Some College (<1 yr)

5.9%23

Some College (1+ yr)

9.5%37

Associate's Degree

10.3%40

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%67

Master's Degree

6.4%25

Doctorate

3.9%15

HS or Higher

91.5%

BA or Higher

27.6%

Graduate+

10.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$115,600

Median Renti

$914

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.5%182

Renter-Occupied

16.5%36

Total Units

231

Homeownership

83.5%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

11%20

$50K–$100K

30.8%56

$100K–$150K

26.9%49

$150K–$200K

21.4%39

$200K–$300K

9.3%17

$300K–$500K

0.5%1

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%3

2000–2009

4.8%11

1990–1999

16%37

1980–1989

10.4%24

1970–1979

9.1%21

1960–1969

7.4%17

1950–1959

19%44

1940–1949

11.7%27

1939 or earlier

20.3%47

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.2%140

Electricity

34.4%75

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$72,619

Mean Household Incomei

$76,312

Per Capita Incomei

$29,867

Poverty Ratei

15.5%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

289

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%12

$10K–$15K

5.5%12

$15K–$20K

0.9%2

$20K–$25K

1.8%4

$25K–$30K

6.4%14

$30K–$35K

5%11

$35K–$40K

5%11

$40K–$45K

6.4%14

$45K–$50K

1.8%4

$50K–$60K

6%13

$60K–$75K

14.7%32

$75K–$100K

6.9%15

$100K–$125K

14.2%31

$125K–$150K

8.3%18

$150K–$200K

9.6%21

$200K+

1.8%4

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

478.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

275

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

283

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

41(9.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.6%Insured

9.4%Uninsured