Population 12,806 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eaton Rapids
Household size in Eaton Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.58 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.55 | 2.53 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Eaton Rapids sits close to the national average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.65, as it has nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the east.
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 Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 41.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +2.4 | +2.3 |
Eaton Rapids skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.4, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 38.6 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the north, the oldest in the east.
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 Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 11.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Eaton Rapids (9.2%), below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Rapids
Renters in Eaton Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 28.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.4% | 28.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 26.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eaton Rapids is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.6 points, 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 Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.0% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 13.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 11.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 10.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Eaton Rapids are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1970 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1971 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 |
Eaton Rapids is a place of older homes: half were built before 1970, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the north.
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 Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $867 | $833 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $907 | $886 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $878 | $978 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $960 | $1,228 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$94 | +$395 | +$606 |
The median renter in Eaton Rapids pays $960 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $94 a month since 2006–10, up 11%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just 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 northwest; 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 Rapids
Bachelor's degrees in Eaton Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.5% | 26.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 27.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 29.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Eaton Rapids: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the center.
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 Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 88.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.5% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.2% | 90.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.9% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +3.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Eaton Rapids is above the national rate: 93.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.9 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 Rapids
| Period | Eaton Rapids | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 11.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 11.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 5.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −5.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Eaton Rapids runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 6.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 Rapids 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 Rapids | 2.58 | 42.4 | 9.2% | 17.7% | 5.3% | 1970 | $960 | 19.5% | 93.9% | 4.0% |
| Petrieville | 2.50 | 43.1 | 7.0% | 7.8% | 6.7% | 1976 | $1,157 | 31.0% | 95.5% | 3.3% |
| Kinneville | 2.73 | 40.3 | 11.0% | 14.8% | 5.5% | 1990 | $1,066 | 19.2% | 94.9% | 10.5% |
| Onondaga | 2.78 | 40.7 | 10.8% | 15.9% | 4.5% | 1990 | $1,270 | 23.1% | 94.9% | 9.8% |
| West Windsor | 2.68 | 40.8 | 7.7% | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1985 | $999 | 26.4% | 96.2% | 3.3% |
| Springport | 2.47 | 44.6 | 10.0% | 20.6% | 10.0% | 1968 | $1,097 | 16.5% | 92.2% | 5.1% |
| Charlotte | 2.54 | 40.0 | 9.6% | 20.8% | 5.8% | 1972 | $905 | 19.2% | 92.7% | 3.2% |
| Dimondale | 2.51 | 46.7 | 7.2% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 1981 | $1,088 | 39.7% | 97.4% | 3.5% |
| Potterville | 2.70 | 36.1 | 13.0% | 27.3% | 6.0% | 1988 | $1,097 | 20.0% | 96.8% | 4.0% |
| Duck Lake | 2.16 | 49.1 | 4.4% | 14.5% | 17.2% | 1968 | $1,581 | 24.9% | 83.3% | 4.2% |
| Holt | 2.43 | 39.8 | 10.5% | 32.9% | 8.2% | 1987 | $1,456 | 40.7% | 94.9% | 5.3% |
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 Rapids. 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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