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Eatonton

Georgia · 6,480 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 $24,702. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,600. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
6,480
−4%since 2000
from 6,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
316 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+9%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Eatonton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,702
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,391 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,094
+1%since 2000
from $12,993 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$682
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+46%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33%(2,141)
Black57.2%(3,709)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(525)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score68.3%(4,424)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
20.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eatonton, Georgia?

Eatonton, Georgia has about 6,480 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eatonton, Georgia?

The typical household in Eatonton, Georgia earns about $24,702 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 $76,600, and the typical rent is about $682 a month.

How educated are people in Eatonton, Georgia?

About 12.4% 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 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 1,743 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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