Eaton Rapids is a city located in Eaton County Michigan. Eaton Rapids has a 2024 population of 5,150. Eaton Rapids is currently declining at a rate of -0.29% annually and its population has decreased by -1.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,209 in 2020.
The average household income in Eaton Rapids is $72,432 with a poverty rate of 10.17%. The median age in Eaton Rapids is 40.2 years: 40.5 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eaton Rapids was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,931 | 94.88% |
| Other race | 157 | 3.02% |
| Two or more races | 95 | 1.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.1% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.02% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,143 | 2.42 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 882 | 1.16 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 861 | 3.45 | 88 | 12 |
| Female | 324 | 3.11 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 76 | 2.42 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 240 | 7.02% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 11.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 305 | 8.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 300 | 8.77% |
| High School Graduate | 1,201 | 35.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 1.35% |
| Some College | 926 | 27.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,279 | 3,013 | 597 |
| Hispanic | 107 | 87 | 0 |
| Other Race | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 20 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,924 | $95,125 | $55,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,763 | $120,655 | $51,193 |
| High School Graduate | $36,985 | $38,042 | $28,654 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,337 | $45,913 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,965 | $45,519 | $42,137 |
| Some College | $47,250 | $44,194 | $57,500 |
$43,965
Average Earnings
$45,519
Average Male
$42,137
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.39% of Eaton Rapids residents speak only English, while 1.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,823 | 483 | 10.01% |
| Multiple | 95 | 28 | 29.47% |
| Hispanic | 300 | 27 | 9% |
| Other | 157 | 15 | 9.55% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
10.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.21%
Male Poverty Rate
12.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eaton Rapids is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eaton Rapids is Hispanic, with 9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.93% |
| Some College | 4.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 13.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.41% |
| Male Employed | 7.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,582 | $91,594 |
| Households | $63,618 | $72,432 |
| Married Families | $87,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,500 | $42,692 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
184
Number of Veterans
171
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Korea | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 80 |
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 4.84% |
| Black | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
1.4%
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
81.87%
Born in Eaton Rapids
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0.5%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.5% of Eaton Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 81.87% having been born in Michigan. 0.5% 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 | 5,076 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2028 | 5,091 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2027 | 5,106 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 5,120 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2025 | 5,135 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2024 | 5,150 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2023 | 5,165 | -15 | -0.29% |
| 2022 | 5,180 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 5,197 | -12 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 5,209 | -21 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 5,230 | 13 | 0.25% |
| 2018 | 5,217 | -9 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 5,226 | -8 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 5,234 | 16 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 5,218 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 5,218 | 9 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 5,209 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2012 | 5,213 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 5,216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 5,216 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,330 | 635 | 13.53% |
| 1990 | 4,695 | 185 | 4.1% |
| 1980 | 4,510 | 16 | 0.36% |
| 1970 | 4,494 | 442 | 10.91% |
| 1960 | 4,052 | 543 | 15.47% |
| 1950 | 3,509 | 449 | 14.67% |
| 1940 | 3,060 | 238 | 8.43% |
| 1930 | 2,822 | -2,254 | -44.41% |