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Eatonton

Georgia · 6,749 residents (2025 est.) · 20.509 sq mi
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Eatonton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,400. Households here earn about 27% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,515
−4%since 2000
from 6,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.5
+30%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,749 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Eatonton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,391 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,658
+182%since 2000
from $12,993 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+37.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
+24%since 2010
from 0.450 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(2,478)
Black59.2%(4,002)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(161)
Asian0.4%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.7%(4,238)
2024
White, non-Hispanic35.5%(2,313)
Black44.7%(2,915)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(964)
Asian1%(66)
Other3.9%(257)
Diversity Score81.3%(5,295)
Diversity Score
81
+30%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
4.9%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−59.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eatonton, Georgia?

Eatonton, Georgia has about 6,515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eatonton, Georgia?

The typical household in Eatonton, Georgia earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eatonton, Georgia expensive?

In Eatonton, Georgia, the median home is worth about $167,400, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Eatonton, Georgia?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eatonton, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eatonton, Georgia?

About 16.6% of people in Eatonton, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eatonton, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Eatonton, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,778 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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