Population 109,130 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eaton County
Household size in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Eaton County is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.50, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.9 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.5 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.5 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Eaton County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.5, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Eaton County: 8.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.8 points, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Eaton County
Renters in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.5% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Eaton County rent their homes (25.8%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Nearly four in ten owners (37.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.4% of homes in Eaton County are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, mirroring the country. Only one other Michigan county has a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Eaton County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the southwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $812 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $837 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $894 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,100 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$288 | +$395 | +$606 |
Rent in Eaton County runs $1,100 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $288 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.7% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Eaton County
Bachelor's degrees in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.3% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Eaton County (30.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eaton County is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Eaton County
| Period | Eaton County | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Eaton County than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Eaton County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 8.5% | 25.8% | 5.4% | 1976 | $1,100 | 30.3% | 93.9% | 4.4% |
| Ingham County | 2.34 | 36.4 | 10.1% | 40.5% | 8.2% | 1972 | $1,146 | 43.5% | 93.9% | 6.3% |
| Barry County | 2.64 | 43.3 | 7.4% | 12.7% | 11.2% | 1976 | $1,007 | 24.6% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| Livingston County | 2.61 | 44.0 | 6.5% | 13.1% | 5.6% | 1989 | $1,365 | 39.9% | 96.3% | 3.4% |
| Allegan County | 2.69 | 41.5 | 9.7% | 12.6% | 12.1% | 1980 | $1,163 | 27.0% | 92.5% | 2.9% |
| Oakland County | 2.50 | 42.5 | 8.1% | 27.3% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,616 | 51.3% | 95.1% | 4.8% |
| Macomb County | 2.53 | 41.8 | 10.3% | 25.0% | 5.1% | 1977 | $1,335 | 27.5% | 90.6% | 5.8% |
| Kenosha County | 2.46 | 40.4 | 12.3% | 33.3% | 8.0% | 1976 | $1,290 | 31.4% | 91.9% | 4.5% |
| Racine County | 2.46 | 42.0 | 13.2% | 29.0% | 7.6% | 1969 | $1,184 | 28.1% | 92.3% | 4.6% |
| Walworth County | 2.41 | 42.7 | 9.0% | 29.4% | 16.6% | 1977 | $1,218 | 32.5% | 92.8% | 2.9% |
| Rock County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 11.6% | 28.8% | 6.3% | 1970 | $1,094 | 25.9% | 92.4% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Eaton County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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