Eaton is a town located in Weld County Colorado. Eaton has a 2024 population of 5,828. Eaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -0.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,844 in 2020.
The average household income in Eaton is $109,313 with a poverty rate of 5.94%. The median age in Eaton is 38 years: 38.4 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eaton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,036 | 87.39% |
| Two or more races | 534 | 9.27% |
| Asian | 119 | 2.06% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.54% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,223 | 2.59 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Married | 1,641 | 2.88 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 536 | 1.7 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Female | 31 | 3.26 | 35.5 | 64.5 |
| Male | 15 | 1.93 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
92.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 178 | 4.34% |
| Associates Degree | 414 | 10.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,003 | 24.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 622 | 15.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,126 | 27.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 677 | 16.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,021 | 2,927 | 1,318 |
| Hispanic | 921 | 754 | 242 |
| 2+ Races | 351 | 184 | 37 |
| Asian | 44 | 44 | 18 |
| Other Race | 31 | 31 | 10 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 43.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,041 | $53,667 | $26,975 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,476 | $98,472 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $64,130 | $96,447 | $34,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,982 | $63,469 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,466 | $70,686 | $28,906 |
| Some College | $40,696 | $62,202 | $27,474 |
$50,466
Average Earnings
$70,686
Average Male
$28,906
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.67% of Eaton residents speak only English, while 13.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,044 | 245 | 6.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,363 | 96 | 7.04% |
| Multiple | 534 | 82 | 15.36% |
5.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.99%
Male Poverty Rate
9.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eaton is Multiple, with 15.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eaton is White, with 6.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 6.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.35% |
| Female Employed | 12.55% |
| Male Employed | 1.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $107,784 | $127,218 |
| Households | $102,314 | $109,313 |
| Married Families | $109,148 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,582 | $52,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
71.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
78.9%
Male Marriage Rate
63.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
249
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 164 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 75+ | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 6.41% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 1.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
6.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.93%
Born in Eaton
96.25%
Native Born
3.75%
Foreign Born
3.57%
Non Citizen
0.17%
Naturalized
96.25% of Eaton residents were born in the United States, with 56.93% having been born in Colorado. 3.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,808 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2028 | 5,812 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2027 | 5,816 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2026 | 5,820 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2025 | 5,824 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2024 | 5,828 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 5,832 | -83 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 5,915 | 32 | 0.54% |
| 2021 | 5,883 | 39 | 0.67% |
| 2020 | 5,844 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 5,852 | 171 | 3.01% |
| 2018 | 5,681 | 212 | 3.88% |
| 2017 | 5,469 | 211 | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 5,258 | 120 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 5,138 | 115 | 2.29% |
| 2014 | 5,023 | 110 | 2.24% |
| 2013 | 4,913 | 381 | 8.41% |
| 2012 | 4,532 | 71 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 4,461 | 66 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 4,395 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,690 | -3,118 | -53.68% |