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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eatonton

Georgia · 6,764 residents · 20.509 sq mi
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Eatonton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,391. Population has grown 43% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,800. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,764
+43%since 1990
from 4,737 in 1990
1990 – 2025
330 / sq mi
+43%since 1990
from 231 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+6%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Eatonton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,391
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,848 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,993
+41%since 1990
from $9,203 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.1%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
66.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.5% in 1990
34.0% rent
2.1
−10%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic40.4%(1,916)
Black56.2%(2,664)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.2%(151)
Diversity Score64.9%(3,074)
2000
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(2,478)
Black59.2%(4,002)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(161)
Asian0.4%(28)
Diversity Score62.7%(4,238)
63
−3%since 1990
from 65 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.6%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.5%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.1 min
−18%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eatonton, Georgia?

Eatonton, Georgia has about 6,764 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eatonton, Georgia?

The typical household in Eatonton, Georgia earns about $25,391 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 $53,800, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Eatonton, Georgia?

About 8.6% 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 25.1% 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 2,027 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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