Eau Claire is a tiny village located in the state of Michigan. With a population of 549 people and two associated neighborhoods, Eau Claire is the 553rd largest community in Michigan.Unlike some villages where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Eau Claire is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Eau Claire is a village of professionals, service providers, and production and manufacturing workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Eau Claire who work in office and administrative support (10.00%), food service (8.39%), and healthcare (8.39%). Eau Claire is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The village’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Eau Claire’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. As is often the case in a small village, Eau Claire doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The citizens of Eau Claire are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 35.23% of adults in Eau Claire have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree. The per capita income in Eau Claire in 2022 was $28,380, which is lower middle income relative to Michigan and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $113,520 for a family of four. However, Eau Claire contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Eau Claire is a very ethnically-diverse village. The people who call Eau Claire home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Eau Claire residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Eau Claire also has a sizeable Hispanic population (people of Hispanic origin can be of any race). People of Hispanic or Latino origin account for 16.89% of the village’s residents. Important ancestries of people in Eau Claire include German, English, Irish, European, and Finnish. The most common language spoken in Eau Claire is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Slavic languages.
