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Eaton Rapids

Michigan · 5,203 residents · 3.631 sq mi
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Eaton Rapids has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,232. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,203
−2%since 2000
from 5,330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,433 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,468 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+22%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Eaton Rapids
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,232
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,529
+28%since 2000
from $18,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,100
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(5,035)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(156)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(493)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(4,577)
Black0.9%(49)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(273)
Asian0.4%(23)
Other1%(52)
Diversity Score18.7%(975)
Diversity Score
19
+103%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton Rapids, Michigan?

Eaton Rapids, Michigan has about 5,203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton Rapids, Michigan?

The typical household in Eaton Rapids, Michigan earns about $48,232 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eaton Rapids, Michigan expensive?

In Eaton Rapids, Michigan, the median home is worth about $115,100, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton Rapids, Michigan?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eaton Rapids, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eaton Rapids, Michigan?

About 13.3% of people in Eaton Rapids, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton Rapids, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton Rapids, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 508 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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