Eaton is a city located in Preble County Ohio. Eaton has a 2024 population of 8,270. It is also the county seat of Preble County. Eaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Eaton is $68,698 with a poverty rate of 12.86%. The median age in Eaton is 42.2 years: 42.5 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eaton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,966 | 95.37% |
| Two or more races | 198 | 2.37% |
| Black or African American | 119 | 1.42% |
| Other race | 70 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,758 | 2.15 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Non Family | 1,705 | 1.21 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Married | 1,465 | 2.89 | 92.3 | 7.7 |
| Female | 430 | 2.93 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Male | 158 | 3.34 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
2.87
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 349 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 428 | 7.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 619 | 10.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 506 | 8.62% |
| High School Graduate | 2,520 | 42.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 0.83% |
| Some College | 1,398 | 23.82% |
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 | 5,729 | 5,351 | 1,108 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 96 | 4 |
| Black | 37 | 17 | 13 |
| Other Race | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 35.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,406 | $51,250 | $58,758 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,586 | $62,394 | $65,950 |
| High School Graduate | $37,761 | $46,974 | $29,724 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $68,235 | $69,890 | $48,565 |
| Overall | $41,374 | $58,000 | $35,062 |
| Some College | $36,989 | $54,236 | $29,722 |
$41,374
Average Earnings
$58,000
Average Male
$35,062
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.54% of Eaton residents speak only English, while 0.46% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.19% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,757 | 915 | 11.8% |
| Multiple | 198 | 69 | 34.85% |
| Black | 91 | 60 | 65.93% |
12.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.9%
Male Poverty Rate
16.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eaton is Black, with 65.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eaton is White, with 11.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 16.47% |
| Some College | 14.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.08% |
| Female Employed | 9.06% |
| Male Employed | 1.12% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,364 | $91,165 |
| Households | $51,731 | $68,698 |
| Married Families | $101,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,708 | $38,889 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
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
516
Number of Veterans
470
Male Veterans
46
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 171 |
| First Gulf War | 86 |
| Second Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 55 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 512 | 8.09% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
73.2%
Born in Eaton
99.56%
Native Born
0.44%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.44%
Naturalized
99.56% of Eaton residents were born in the United States, with 73.2% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,118 | -31 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 8,149 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2027 | 8,179 | -30 | -0.37% |
| 2026 | 8,209 | -31 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 8,240 | -30 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 8,270 | -31 | -0.37% |
| 2023 | 8,301 | -11 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 8,312 | -63 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 8,375 | -17 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 8,392 | 261 | 3.21% |
| 2019 | 8,131 | -34 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 8,165 | -14 | -0.17% |
| 2017 | 8,179 | 3 | 0.04% |
| 2016 | 8,176 | -28 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 8,204 | -32 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 8,236 | -41 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 8,277 | -33 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 8,310 | -43 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 8,353 | -35 | -0.42% |
| 2010 | 8,388 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,133 | 737 | 9.96% |
| 1990 | 7,396 | 557 | 8.14% |
| 1980 | 6,839 | 819 | 13.6% |
| 1970 | 6,020 | 986 | 19.59% |
| 1960 | 5,034 | 792 | 18.67% |
| 1950 | 4,242 | 690 | 19.43% |
| 1940 | 3,552 | 205 | 6.12% |
| 1930 | 3,347 | 137 | 4.27% |
| 1920 | 3,210 | 23 | 0.72% |
| 1910 | 3,187 | 32 | 1.01% |
| 1900 | 3,155 | 221 | 7.53% |
| 1890 | 2,934 | -5,184 | -63.86% |