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Eaton

Colorado · 4,365 residents · 3.16 sq mi
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Eaton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,479. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value is $192,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,365
+62%since 2000
from 2,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,381 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
−2%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Eaton
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,479
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,314 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,293
+70%since 2000
from $20,816 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services9.9%
US avg: 7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(3,720)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(528)
Asian0.5%(22)
Other3.2%(139)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,503)
Diversity Score
34
+16%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+84%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Colorado?

Eaton, Colorado has about 4,365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Colorado?

The typical household in Eaton, Colorado earns about $56,479 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 $192,000, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Colorado?

About 26.2% 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 3.7% 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 2,406 residents, a change of about 123 percent over that period.

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