Eau Claire County, Wisconsin

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County in Wisconsin, United States

Eau Claire County

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Eau Claire County is a county located in the state of Wisconsin, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 105,710. Its county seat is Eau Claire, which is also the largest city in the county. The county was founded in 1856 and is named after the Eau Claire River.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 645 square miles (1,670 km²), of which 638 square miles (1,650 km²) is land and 7.1 square miles (18 km²) (1.1%) is water.

Adjacent counties

• Chippewa County - north
• Clark County - east
• Jackson County - southeast
• Trempealeau County - south
• Buffalo County - southwest
• Pepin County - west
• Dunn County - northwest

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, there were 105,710 people, 42,000 households, and 24,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 166 people per square mile (64/km²). The racial makeup of the county was predominantly White, with small percentages of African American, Native American, Asian, and other races.

Communities

Cities

• Altoona
• Augusta
• Eau Claire (partly in Chippewa County)

Towns

• Bridge Creek
• Brunswick
• Clear Creek
• Drammen
• Fairchild
• Lincoln
• Ludington
• Otter Creek
• Pleasant Valley
• Seymour
• Union
• Washington
• Wilson

Villages

• Fairchild
• Fall Creek

Census-designated places

• Lake Hallie

Unincorporated communities

• Allen
• Caryville
• Cleghorn
• Lufkin
• Mount Hope Corners
• Rodell

Education

Eau Claire County is served by several school districts, including the Eau Claire Area School District, Altoona School District, and Augusta School District. Higher education institutions include the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley Technical College.

Transportation

Major highways in Eau Claire County include Interstate 94, U.S. Route 12, U.S. Route 53, State Highway 37, and State Highway 93. The county is also served by the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

See also

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin
• List of counties in Wisconsin

External links

• Official website