Eagle River, Wisconsin
Eagle River: city in and county seat of Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Eagle River is a city located in the county of Vilas in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,398 and a population density of 165 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,582 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Eagle River
| Population | 1,582 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Vilas County |
| Postal code | 54521 |
| Area | 8.48 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.9172,-89.2443 |
| Altitude | 1,647 feet / 502 meters |
| Capital city | Eagle River is capital of Vilas County |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 11:39:44 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 187 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.63% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 68℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
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Geography
Eagle River is located at 45°55'2"N 89°14'39"W (45.9171800, -89.2443000).
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Weather
68°F
Chance Rain Showers
5 mph E
Thursday
A chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Eagle River increased by 11.63% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,398 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,392 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,375 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,340 | -2.61% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,361 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,369 | 0.58% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,423 | 3.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,498 | 5.01% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,527 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,592 | 4.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,582 | -0.63% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,075 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 9,760 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 10,056 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 9,841 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.0% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 93.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 92.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 683 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
Eagle River zip code is 54521.
County name: Vilas, County
fips: 55125
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $165,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,198 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $417 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $702 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,417 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 46.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,560 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,142 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 980,084 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 401,555 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $40,676 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,170 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,919 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 17.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 914 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 580 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 185 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 43 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 779 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 131 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 688 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 860.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 11.43 |
Best Things to Do in Eagle River
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Services and Civic Places in Eagle River
1Lincoln Town Hall Assessor
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People born in Eagle River (7)
People born in Eagle River, including ice hockey player Shawn Carter, politician Jim Holperin, swimmer Karen Burton, .
More notable people
- Robert Peters (American poet, critic, scholar, playwright, editor and actor (1924-2014)) he was born in 20/10/1924
- Paige Decker (American racing driver) she was born in 20/03/1993
- Claire Decker (American racing driver) she was born in 22/02/1995
- Natalie Decker (stock car racing driver) she was born in 25/07/1997
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Eagle River, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239442 | Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander (WI) | 54501-0518 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Eagle River, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WSU | Wausau, Wisconsin | 2415 Trailwood Lane | BUS |
| WSJ | Wausau, WI | 555 Jefferson Street | BUS |
| LAN | L'Anse, MI | 102 North Main Street | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Eagle River.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle River Post Office | Eagle River (WI) | 54521 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Eagle River, Alaska community in Alaska, USA with a population of 24,793 people.
Other cities in Vilas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vilas County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lac du Flambeau | 3,517 | Census designated place |
| Arbor Vitae | 3,453 | Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Germain | 2,166 | A city in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Phelps | 1,291 | Town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Conover | 1,265 | Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Boulder Junction | 971 | Civil town in Vilas County, Wisconsin |
| Presque Isle | 617 | Human settlement in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States of America |
| Manitowish Waters | 582 | Town in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Eagle River distances to largest Wisconsin cities