Eagle River is a city in Vilas County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,443 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Vilas County^GR6. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... This article is about the river in Wisconsin. ... The Eagle River may refer to: the Eagle River, a tributary of the Colorado River in Colorado in the United States. ... Vilas County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to 92° 53′ W Population  Ranked... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Vilas County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. ...

Geography

The Eagle River flows through the city.

Eagle River is located at 45°55′12″N, 89°15′1″W (45.919902, -89.250210),^GR1 along the Eagle River.^[1] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2856 × 2142 pixel, file size: 2. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (2856 × 2142 pixel, file size: 2. ... This article is about the river in Wisconsin. ... This article is about the river in Wisconsin. ...

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.1 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.6 km² (2.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.5 km² (0.2 mi²) of it (6.59%) is water. The Eagle River/Three Lakes Chain of Lakes is made up of 28 lakes, which is the largest number of inland interconnecting lakes in the world. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 1,443 people, 626 households, and 321 families residing in the city. The population density was 218.5/km² (566.3/mi²). There were 726 housing units at an average density of 109.9/km² (284.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.98% White, 1.39% African American, 1.94% Native American, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.35% from other races, and 0.28% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...

There were 626 households out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.7% were non-families. 43.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 24.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.80. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 19.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 26.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 82.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,611, and the median income for a family was $36,339. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $21,477 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,876. About 8.6% of families and 11.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Sports and recreation

• Eagle River is nicknamed the "Snowmobile Capital of the World."
• The Wisconsin Hockey Hall of Fame is at the Eagle River Stadium in Eagle River.
• Common activities include Ice Fishing, Hunting, and Snowmobiling.

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See Also

• GRABAAWR, a bicycle tour that begins in Eagle River

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References

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External links

• Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce
• Eagle River On-Line
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