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Eaton

Indiana · 1,595 residents · 3.727 sq mi
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Eaton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,385. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,595
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
428 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 430 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+20%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Eaton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,385
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,208
+61%since 2000
from $13,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,527)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score7.1%(113)
Diversity Score
7
+223%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Indiana?

Eaton, Indiana has about 1,595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Indiana?

The typical household in Eaton, Indiana earns about $45,385 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 $67,200, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Indiana?

About 10.1% 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 10.4% of people in Eaton, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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