Eatonton is a city located in Putnam County Georgia. Eatonton has a 2024 population of 6,658. It is also the county seat of Putnam County. Eatonton is currently growing at a rate of 1.2% annually and its population has increased by 5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,340 in 2020.
The average household income in Eatonton is $70,299 with a poverty rate of 16.54%. The median age in Eatonton is 43.5 years: 35.7 years for males, and 52.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eatonton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,405 | 52.95% |
| White | 2,338 | 36.36% |
| Two or more races | 453 | 7.05% |
| Other race | 175 | 2.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 46 | 0.72% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,582 | 2.43 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Married | 1,192 | 3.09 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 858 | 1.01 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Female | 518 | 3.21 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 14 | 5.07 | 0 | 100 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
86.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 387 | 8.68% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 11.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 492 | 11.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 382 | 8.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,624 | 36.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 162 | 3.63% |
| Some College | 908 | 20.35% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,376 | 2,141 | 122 |
| White | 1,744 | 1,548 | 732 |
| Hispanic | 314 | 201 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 242 | 124 | 7 |
| Other Race | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,433 | $61,477 | $54,356 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,104 | $0 | $107,589 |
| High School Graduate | $35,625 | $65,081 | $26,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $48,728 | $49,281 | $22,685 |
| Overall | $40,564 | $54,519 | $31,503 |
| Some College | $32,446 | $53,750 | $31,208 |
$40,564
Average Earnings
$54,519
Average Male
$31,503
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.39% of Eatonton residents speak only English, while 10.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,344 | 818 | 24.46% |
| Other | 175 | 175 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 614 | 175 | 28.5% |
| White | 2,276 | 49 | 2.15% |
16.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.6%
Male Poverty Rate
19.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eatonton is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eatonton is White, with 2.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.56% |
| Some College | 21.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 4.81% |
| Male Employed | 0.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,716 | $82,515 |
| Households | $52,989 | $70,299 |
| Married Families | $87,840 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,958 | $45,690 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
537
Number of Veterans
500
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 356 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 256 |
| 75+ | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 93 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 326 | 12.77% |
| White | 211 | 11.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
50%
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
75.75%
Born in Eatonton
92.12%
Native Born
7.88%
Foreign Born
2.26%
Non Citizen
5.63%
Naturalized
92.12% of Eatonton residents were born in the United States, with 75.75% having been born in Georgia. 2.26% 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 | 7,057 | 80 | 1.15% |
| 2028 | 6,977 | 80 | 1.16% |
| 2027 | 6,897 | 79 | 1.16% |
| 2026 | 6,818 | 80 | 1.19% |
| 2025 | 6,738 | 80 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 6,658 | 79 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 6,579 | 47 | 0.72% |
| 2022 | 6,532 | 73 | 1.13% |
| 2021 | 6,459 | 119 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 6,340 | -371 | -5.53% |
| 2019 | 6,711 | 100 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 6,611 | 14 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 6,597 | 50 | 0.76% |
| 2016 | 6,547 | 54 | 0.83% |
| 2015 | 6,493 | 57 | 0.89% |
| 2014 | 6,436 | -51 | -0.79% |
| 2013 | 6,487 | 32 | 0.5% |
| 2012 | 6,455 | -26 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 6,481 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2010 | 6,471 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,764 | 2,027 | 42.79% |
| 1990 | 4,737 | -96 | -1.99% |
| 1980 | 4,833 | 708 | 17.16% |
| 1970 | 4,125 | 513 | 14.2% |
| 1960 | 3,612 | 863 | 31.39% |
| 1950 | 2,749 | 230 | 9.13% |
| 1920 | 2,519 | -4,538 | -64.3% |