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Eatonton

Georgia · 6,307 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 $34,049. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,900. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,307
−7%since 2000
from 6,764 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+17%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Eatonton
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,049
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,391 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,850
+53%since 2000
from $12,993 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(1,976)
Black56.3%(3,553)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(584)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0.9%(57)
Diversity Score70.1%(4,418)
Diversity Score
70
+12%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.9%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eatonton, Georgia?

Eatonton, Georgia has about 6,307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eatonton, Georgia?

The typical household in Eatonton, Georgia earns about $34,049 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Eatonton, Georgia?

About 18.9% 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 27.6% 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 1,570 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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