Population 13,871 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eaton
Household size in Eaton
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.48 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Eaton are small: just 2.29 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.48 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.4 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Eaton skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Eaton than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Eaton has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio cities.
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
Renters in Eaton
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eaton is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than a third of owners (37.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Eaton is close to the national rate: 8.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1973 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in Eaton leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of Ohio. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
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
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $683 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $749 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $859 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $914 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$231 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in Eaton runs $914 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $231 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 23.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southwest.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Eaton
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.2% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Eaton: 22.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.2 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.6% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eaton is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Eaton | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eaton has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.1 points, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton | 2.29 | 45.4 | 13.7% | 23.3% | 8.2% | 1972 | $914 | 22.0% | 93.6% | 2.0% |
| Ransom | 2.30 | 49.2 | 7.6% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 1976 | $790 | 17.1% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| Sugar Valley | 2.47 | 38.9 | 6.9% | 23.4% | 12.6% | 1951 | $1,674 | 21.6% | 88.3% | 5.8% |
| West Florence | 2.78 | 38.0 | 3.3% | 18.1% | 8.6% | 1951 | $1,324 | 23.3% | 88.9% | 8.7% |
| New Hope | 2.96 | 39.5 | 3.3% | 11.8% | 6.9% | 1959 | $944 | 26.8% | 90.5% | 10.0% |
| West Alexandria | 2.48 | 44.2 | 9.2% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 1970 | $789 | 18.8% | 90.9% | 5.1% |
| Camden | 2.45 | 46.3 | 14.5% | 24.2% | 14.0% | 1974 | $810 | 15.3% | 93.2% | 2.6% |
| Enterprise | 2.64 | 43.8 | 6.9% | 2.6% | 7.6% | 1971 | $831 | 21.1% | 93.9% | 0.0% |
| Ingomar | 2.57 | 44.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | 8.2% | 1971 | $826 | 19.8% | 92.9% | 1.7% |
| Lewisburg | 2.55 | 37.2 | 12.7% | 23.1% | 3.6% | 1959 | $768 | 14.9% | 93.5% | 5.1% |
| New Westville | 2.91 | 40.6 | 3.2% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 1960 | $927 | 26.3% | 89.9% | 9.1% |
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. 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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