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 $78,160 with a poverty rate of 16.19%. The median age in Eatonton is 41.1 years: 37.5 years for males, and 49.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eatonton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3,634 | 57.06% |
| White | 2,619 | 41.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 86 | 1.35% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,620 | 2.37 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 1,040 | 3.18 | 98.5 | 1.5 |
| Non Family | 907 | 1.04 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Female | 673 | 2.9 | 59 | 41 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
82.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 192 | 4.57% |
| Associates Degree | 372 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 545 | 12.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 350 | 8.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,901 | 45.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 0.98% |
| Some College | 802 | 19.08% |
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 | 2,330 | 2,284 | 98 |
| White | 1,843 | 1,674 | 785 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 12 | 12 |
| Asian | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,870 | $63,681 | $50,438 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,968 | $78,625 | $74,391 |
| High School Graduate | $33,913 | $39,774 | $28,617 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,130 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,562 | $62,120 | $31,324 |
| Some College | $37,146 | $83,032 | $29,944 |
$38,562
Average Earnings
$62,120
Average Male
$31,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.4% of Eatonton residents speak only English, while 1.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,572 | 713 | 19.96% |
| White | 2,542 | 295 | 11.61% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
16.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.41%
Male Poverty Rate
21.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eatonton is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eatonton is White, with 11.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 34.02% |
| Some College | 18.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 8.23% |
| Male Employed | 0.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,946 | $92,032 |
| Households | $53,870 | $78,160 |
| Married Families | $88,227 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,639 | $51,897 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.7%
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
474
Number of Veterans
440
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 330 |
| First Gulf War | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 274 |
| 65 to 74 | 117 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 311 | 11.43% |
| White | 163 | 7.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
51.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.3%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
4.9%
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
77.39%
Born in Eatonton
98.21%
Native Born
1.79%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.79%
Naturalized
98.21% of Eatonton residents were born in the United States, with 77.39% having been born in Georgia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
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% |