Population 16,736 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eatonton
Household size in Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Eatonton 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 2.45 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 17 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.0 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.5 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.8 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Eatonton skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 11 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.4% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Eatonton than nationally: 8.6%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Eatonton has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of Georgia 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 Eatonton
Renters in Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Eatonton is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 50.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 2.8 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 Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Eatonton: 18.6% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 12.4 points from 2006–10, 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 Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Eatonton is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. Even so, homes here are older than in the wider Atlanta area, where the median home dates to 1993. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, 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 Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $895 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $815 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $725 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,274 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$379 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Eatonton runs $1,274 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $379 a month since 2006–10, up 42%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Eatonton
Bachelor's degrees in Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.3% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Eatonton than nationally: 32.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 11.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Eatonton never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points since 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 Eatonton
| Period | Eatonton | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in Eatonton than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.6 points from 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).
Eatonton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eatonton | 2.29 | 47.5 | 8.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1986 | $1,274 | 32.3% | 85.9% | 3.7% |
| Phoenix | 1.81 | 41.6 | 5.4% | 21.7% | 9.1% | 2002 | $1,010 | 35.4% | 92.7% | 2.1% |
| Imperial | 2.08 | 46.3 | 15.2% | 25.6% | 15.4% | 1991 | $1,643 | 34.7% | 95.5% | 2.0% |
| Hallwood | 2.07 | 61.9 | 1.6% | 14.4% | 33.3% | 1992 | $1,157 | 19.1% | 82.3% | 4.4% |
| Flat Rock | 2.35 | 43.6 | 5.5% | 10.2% | 39.9% | 1996 | $858 | 26.8% | 89.6% | 1.7% |
| Note | 2.41 | 46.0 | 8.1% | 12.9% | 23.6% | 1986 | $1,013 | 24.3% | 86.7% | 1.1% |
| Rockville | 2.30 | 57.3 | 8.2% | 20.4% | 36.2% | 1999 | $1,433 | 48.1% | 90.2% | 10.7% |
| Harmony | 2.49 | 43.6 | 12.8% | 22.2% | 14.8% | 1996 | $1,307 | 33.8% | 94.3% | 2.1% |
| Willard | 2.39 | 47.7 | 9.5% | 31.5% | 8.7% | 1988 | $1,321 | 19.7% | 86.9% | 9.0% |
| Godfrey | 2.70 | 45.0 | 11.7% | 16.8% | 5.8% | 1996 | $1,252 | 35.4% | 91.8% | 2.6% |
| Machen | 2.51 | 42.8 | 16.2% | 34.1% | 10.0% | 1991 | $1,108 | 15.8% | 71.7% | 1.9% |
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 Eatonton. 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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