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Eaton

Ohio · 8,407 residents · 6.427 sq mi
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Eaton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,802. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $99,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,407
+3%since 2000
from 8,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,308 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Eaton
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,802
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,231 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,705
+41%since 2000
from $16,771 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,100
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $474 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
36.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(7,937)
Black0.4%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(46)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(305)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(8,064)
Black0.6%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(69)
Asian1%(83)
Other0.8%(67)
Diversity Score7.8%(657)
Diversity Score
8
+109%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton, Ohio?

Eaton, Ohio has about 8,407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eaton, Ohio?

The typical household in Eaton, Ohio earns about $40,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eaton, Ohio expensive?

In Eaton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $99,100, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton, Ohio?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Eaton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eaton, Ohio?

About 12.7% of people in Eaton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,011 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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