Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Eaton, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,339

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

96.2%8,023

Two or More

2%164

Black

1.1%88

Other

0.8%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.5%510

High School Diploma

40.5%2,443

Some College (<1 yr)

7%423

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%802

Associate's Degree

7.4%445

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%549

Master's Degree

5.2%315

Professional Degree

1.6%95

Doctorate

0.4%22

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$148,200

Median Renti

$764

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.3%2,558

Renter-Occupied

32.7%1,245

Total Units

3,974

Homeownership

67.3%

Vacancy Rate

4.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

10%257

$50K–$100K

19%485

$100K–$150K

22%562

$150K–$200K

21.4%547

$200K–$300K

14.2%363

$300K–$500K

12.5%320

$500K–$1M

0.9%24

Rent Distribution

Under $500

156

$500–$750

403

$750–$1,000

415

$1,000–$1,250

149

$1,250–$1,500

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%8

2010–2019

6.9%274

2000–2009

9.6%382

1990–1999

12%476

1980–1989

10%396

1970–1979

19.7%782

1960–1969

4.7%188

1950–1959

5.4%215

1940–1949

4.5%177

1939 or earlier

27.1%1,076

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48%1,827

Electricity

46.1%1,755

Bottled/LP Gas

4.8%182

Wood

0.6%21

Fuel Oil

0.3%10

No Fuel

0.2%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,467

Mean Household Incomei

$65,930

Per Capita Incomei

$30,547

Poverty Ratei

13.7%

Unemploymenti

1.5%

Labor Forcei

4,074

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%125

$10K–$15K

5.9%225

$15K–$20K

6.7%254

$20K–$25K

7.2%273

$25K–$30K

5.4%205

$30K–$35K

5.1%194

$35K–$40K

5.7%218

$40K–$45K

3.9%149

$45K–$50K

6.4%245

$50K–$60K

5.9%226

$60K–$75K

8.6%326

$75K–$100K

13.2%502

$100K–$125K

7.2%272

$125K–$150K

7.9%302

$150K–$200K

5.6%213

$200K+

1.9%74

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,870

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,011

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

463(7.1% of civilian adults)