Chippewa Valley Times

Of the 105,206 citizens living in Eau Claire County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Eau Claire County who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 90% or 94,674 individuals. Following them, Asian accounted for 3.7% and totaled 3,854 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Eau Claire County is 0.5% lower than the state average, which stands at 4.4%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Eau Claire County.

	Estimated Total
White	94,674
Multiracial	4,100
Asian	3,854
African American	1,382
Some Other Race	506
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	457
American Indian or Alaska Native	233

Source: US Census Bureau