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Eaton

Indiana · 1,586 residents (2025 est.) · 3.727 sq mi
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Eaton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,630
+2%since 2000
from 1,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.7
+9%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,586 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eaton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,531
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,760
+108%since 2000
from $13,833 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+29.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
−3%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$690
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,573)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,442)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(81)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other6.3%(102)
Diversity Score26.4%(430)
Diversity Score
26
+1106%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
3.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.5%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Indiana?

Eaton, Indiana has about 1,630 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Indiana?

The typical household in Eaton, Indiana earns about $54,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eaton, Indiana expensive?

In Eaton, Indiana, the median home is worth about $89,800, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Indiana?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Eaton, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eaton, Indiana?

About 14.8% of people in Eaton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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