Is Chippewa/Eau Claire racially discriminate. (Milwaukee, Racine: for sale, schools, university)

[AlwaysAdored]

My husband is on the verge of getting a job in Eau Claire and we have been researching the area and I was a little disturbed when I noticed how predominantly white the area is. My husband and I are white, however, we have two bi-racial children. So far, this is my major concern about the area. Can anyone who lives near the area tell me how they would predict that my children would be treated. Our current city only has a black population of 5%, however, eau claire/chippewa has under 1% and it has caused concern for me. If anyone could illuminate this for me I would be most appreciative.

[Drover]

Why exactly are you "disturbed" at how white the area is? What do you want 'em to do, bus people in from Chicago and Milwaukee or something?

[Cain]

The lack of color of an area shouldn't concern you about how you will be treated.

I lived in the South, and now in North Dakota, where you can't get much whiter than that, and haven't had any issues here compared to down south.

My brother in law lives in Eau Claire, and he hasn't had any problems.

You may get a look now and again, which to this day I find funny when people try to match you up to the kids, but other than that, I didn't see anything overt or hear anything like that goes on up there.

I liked Eau Claire when I was there, was just curious why there was some much housing for sale.

[Alexis03]

There is a large hmong population so there is diversity...over the last couple of years there has been an increase in the black community. Also it is a college town so they dont count the other kids that are of a different race. So thats another reason.

People here are not discriminatory that I have noticed. I wouldnt worry about it.

[Drover]

Originally Posted by Alexis03

There is a large hmong population so there is diversity...over the last couple of years there has been an increase in the black community. Also it is a college town so they dont count the other kids that are of a different race. So thats another reason.

People here are not discriminatory that I have noticed. I wouldnt worry about it.

Why on earth would they not count "the other kids that are of a different race"?

[Wiley_Coyote]

Originally Posted by Drover

Why on earth would they not count "the other kids that are of a different race"?

I'm not sure what this person meant exactly, but if I can try to clarify: in many cases, college students are often counted in the population stats of the city that they are from and not the city where their college is located. I find this a bit odd as they spend 9 months out of the year living in a city that doesn't count most of them!

[Drover]

Originally Posted by Wiley_Coyote

I'm not sure what this person meant exactly, but if I can try to clarify: in many cases, college students are often counted in the population stats of the city that they are from and not the city where their college is located. I find this a bit odd as they spend 9 months out of the year living in a city that doesn't count most of them!

Well actually, the census bureau counts students where they attend school rather than where they are "originally" from. Otherwise a lot of college towns would see their populations cut in half.

[Eau Claire Resident]

Eau Claire has a university of 10,000 students which contributes to the diversity. The Hmong poplulation has grown and contributes to the diversity. The schools my children have attended have been most welcoming. Students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds attend. Eau Claire is a great town to raise a family.

Good luck in your job search and decision.

[Alexis03]

Wiley--thanks for clarifying...yes that is exactly what I meant. If they do not list their 'permenent' address as EC area they are not counted in the Census. I work for the census and this is how its counted...strange I know but it depends on where they list there address as.

[quickdraw]

Originally Posted by AlwaysAdored

My husband is on the verge of getting a job in Eau Claire and we have been researching the area and I was a little disturbed when I noticed how predominantly white the area is. My husband and I are white, however, we have two bi-racial children. So far, this is my major concern about the area. Can anyone who lives near the area tell me how they would predict that my children would be treated. Our current city only has a black population of 5%, however, eau claire/chippewa has under 1% and it has caused concern for me. If anyone could illuminate this for me I would be most appreciative.

Move to any white area,in any area, and there will be plenty of people sorry to see your kids move in. Not the majority but a sizeable percentage. It's unlikely that anyone will harm them or even say anything to them, but that's just the way it is. People in Wisconsin have seen what's happening in Milwaukee, Racine, Beloit etc. and would prefer the same doesn't happen in their town. People here will say their town is great, open, accepting blah, blah blah. We'll never be a real melting pot.