Eaton Rapids is a city located in Michigan. With a 2020 population of 5,206, it is the 144th largest city in Michigan and the 4636th largest city in the United States. Eaton Rapids is currently declining at a rate of -0.10% annually and its population has decreased by -0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,214 in 2010. Eaton Rapids reached it's highest population of 5,330 in 2000. Spanning over 4 miles, Eaton Rapids has a population density of 1,476 people per square mile.
The average household income in Eaton Rapids is $50,625 with a poverty rate of 19.79%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $726 per month, and the median house value is $111,400. The median age in Eaton Rapids is 37.2 years, 35.7 years for males, and 38.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.0 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eaton Rapids was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,023 | 96.30% |
| Some Other Race | 75 | 1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 46 | 0.88% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.42% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,191 | 2.38 | 57 |
| Non Family | 921 | 1.4 | 41.8 |
| Married | 871 | 3.12 | 72.7 |
| Female | 253 | 3.19 | 55.3 |
| Male | 146 | 2.75 | 61.6 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 173 | 4.99% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 236 | 6.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,092 | 31.52% |
| Some College | 1,107 | 31.95% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 11.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 7.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 215 | 6.20% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,341 | 2,994 | 471 |
| Hispanic | 98 | 46 | |
| Black | 38 | ||
| Multiple Races | 26 | 16 | |
| Asian | 9 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 14.10%.
98.08% of Eaton Rapids residents speak only English, while 1.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,813 | 953 | 19.80% |
| Multiple | 50 | 26 | 52.00% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 25 | 10.92% |
| Black | 46 | 8 | 17.39% |
19.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.87%
Male Poverty Rate
20.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eaton Rapids is Multiple, with 52.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eaton Rapids is Hispanic, with 10.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.77%.
43.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
Female Marriage Rate
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 254 | 6.70% |
22.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
62%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
99.12%
Native Born
0.88%
Foreign Born
0.88%
Non Citizen
99.12% of Eaton Rapids residents were born in the United States, with 83.44% having been born in Michigan. 0.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,206 | -5 | -0.10% |
| 2019 | 5,211 | -5 | -0.10% |
| 2018 | 5,216 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 5,220 | -5 | -0.10% |
| 2016 | 5,225 | 12 | 0.23% |
| 2015 | 5,213 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 5,215 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 5,205 | -7 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 5,212 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 5,216 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 5,216 | -114 | -0.22% |
| 2000 | 5,330 | 635 | 1.28% |
| 1990 | 4,695 | 185 | 0.40% |
| 1980 | 4,510 | 16 | 0.04% |
| 1970 | 4,494 | 442 | 1.04% |
| 1960 | 4,052 | 543 | 1.45% |
| 1950 | 3,509 | 449 | 1.38% |
| 1940 | 3,060 | 238 | 0.81% |
| 1930 | 2,822 | 0.00% |