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Eaton

Indiana · 1,805 residents · 3.727 sq mi
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Eaton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
1,805
+13%since 2000
from 1,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
484 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eaton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,465
+26%since 2000
from $13,833 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,738)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(33)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(87)
Diversity Score
5
+121%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Indiana?

Eaton, Indiana has about 1,805 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Indiana?

The typical household in Eaton, Indiana earns about $40,000 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Indiana?

About 6.5% 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 15.9% 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 191 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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