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Eaton

Colorado · 5,848 residents (2025 est.) · 3.16 sq mi
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The short version

Eaton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,294. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,177 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $475,900. At a median age of 34.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,867
+118%since 2000
from 2,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,857 / sq mi
+118%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.9
−9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,848 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Eaton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,294
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,314 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,326
+118%since 2000
from $20,816 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−28%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$475,900
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,707
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
4.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
69.6%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+54%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,298)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(340)
Asian0.8%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(798)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.3%(4,300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(1,307)
Asian1.2%(71)
Other3.2%(189)
Diversity Score51.5%(3,022)
Diversity Score
52
+74%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+81%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 5.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Colorado?

Eaton, Colorado has about 5,867 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Colorado?

The typical household in Eaton, Colorado earns about $106,294 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eaton, Colorado expensive?

In Eaton, Colorado, the median home is worth about $475,900, and the typical rent is about $1,707 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Colorado?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Eaton, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eaton, Colorado?

About 9.6% of people in Eaton, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,908 residents, a change of about 199 percent over that period.

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