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Eaton County

Michigan · 109,175 residents · 575.209 sq mi
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Eaton County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $160,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109,175
+5%since 2000
from 103,655 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+14%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
91K96K101K106K111K1990201020202024Eaton County
2024109K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,440
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,588 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,282
+53%since 2000
from $22,411 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(91,895)
Black5.2%(5,397)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3,323)
Asian1.1%(1,150)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(23,395)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(87,200)
Black6.8%(7,463)
Hispanic / Latino6%(6,527)
Asian2.2%(2,444)
Other3%(3,239)
Diversity Score40.5%(44,246)
Segregation Score42.5%(46,376)
Diversity Score
41
+80%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eaton County, Michigan?

Eaton County, Michigan has about 109,175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Eaton County, Michigan earns about $67,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eaton County, Michigan expensive?

In Eaton County, Michigan, the median home is worth about $160,000, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Eaton County, Michigan?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eaton County, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eaton County, Michigan?

About 8.6% of people in Eaton County, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eaton County, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Eaton County, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,296 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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