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 $116,647 with a poverty rate of 6.39%. The median age in Eaton is 39.1 years: 40.3 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eaton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,531 | 77.69% |
| Two or more races | 980 | 16.8% |
| Other race | 200 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 87 | 1.49% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,216 | 2.63 | 93.7 | 6.3 |
| Married | 1,538 | 2.97 | 95.6 | 4.4 |
| Non Family | 539 | 1.65 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Female | 118 | 2.75 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Male | 21 | 1.95 | 100 | 0 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
93.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 3.17% |
| Associates Degree | 431 | 10.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 961 | 23.64% |
| Graduate Degree | 627 | 15.42% |
| High School Graduate | 1,173 | 28.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 4.01% |
| Some College | 581 | 14.29% |
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 | 2,815 | 2,768 | 1,337 |
| Hispanic | 1,110 | 865 | 209 |
| 2+ Races | 744 | 499 | 42 |
| Other Race | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 13 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 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 47.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,635 | $88,546 | $28,231 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,190 | $83,177 | $52,799 |
| High School Graduate | $54,775 | $62,383 | $40,870 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $66,223 | $67,114 | $0 |
| Overall | $54,859 | $72,017 | $40,149 |
| Some College | $46,274 | $67,083 | $36,250 |
$54,859
Average Earnings
$72,017
Average Male
$40,149
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.65% of Eaton residents speak only English, while 18.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,766 | 275 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic | 1,786 | 96 | 5.38% |
| Multiple | 980 | 76 | 7.76% |
6.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.55%
Male Poverty Rate
10.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eaton is Multiple, with 7.76% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eaton is Hispanic, with 5.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 8.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.54% |
| High School | 1.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.47% |
| Female Employed | 10.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $132,386 | $134,795 |
| Households | $106,146 | $116,647 |
| Married Families | $135,573 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,466 | $60,182 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.2%
Male Marriage Rate
62.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
235
Number of Veterans
226
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Korea | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 116 |
| 35 to 54 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 203 | 5.95% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 3.68% |
| Other Race | 32 | 25.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
5.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.7%
Labor Force Participation
68.6%
Employment Rate
3%
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
57.17%
Born in Eaton
92.4%
Native Born
7.6%
Foreign Born
6.07%
Non Citizen
1.53%
Naturalized
92.4% of Eaton residents were born in the United States, with 57.17% having been born in Colorado. 6.07% 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% |