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Eaton

County:
Preble County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
6.427
State:
Ohio

Eaton is a city located in Preble County, Ohio. Eaton has a 2026 population of 8,310. It is also the county seat of Preble County. Eaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,391 in 2020.

The median household income in Eaton is $51,467 with a poverty rate of 14.06%. The median age in Eaton is 43.3 years: 42.7 years for males, and 43.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.0 males.

8.3K
Total Population
1,293
Density (mi²)
-13 -0.16%
Growth

Eaton Population

Eaton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20268,310-13-0.16%
20258,323-14-0.17%
20248,337380.46%
20238,299-8-0.1%
20228,307-68-0.81%
20218,375-15-0.18%
20208,3912603.2%
20198,131-34-0.42%
20188,165-14-0.17%
20178,17930.04%
20168,176-28-0.34%
20158,204-32-0.39%
20148,236-41-0.5%
20138,277-33-0.4%
20128,310-43-0.51%
20118,353-35-0.42%
20108,388-19-0.23%
20008,1337379.96%
19907,3965578.14%
19806,83981913.6%
19706,02098619.59%
19605,03479218.67%
19504,24269019.43%
19403,5522056.12%
19303,3471374.27%
19203,210230.72%
19103,187321.01%
19003,1552217.53%
18902,93400%

Median Age

Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 42.7 years

Eaton Adults

There are 6,553 adults, (1,812 of whom are seniors) in Eaton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,582 (54.9%)
Male: 3,757 (45.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Eaton includes 96.21% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,02396.21%
Two or more races1641.97%
Black or African American881.06%
Other race640.77%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,02396.21%
Two or more races1641.97%
Black or African American881.06%
Other race640.77%

Eaton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Eaton 's average per capita income is $41,362. Household income levels show a median of $51,467. The poverty rate stands at 14.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$87,067-
Families$71,894$84,484
Households$51,467$65,930
Non Families$31,397$41,421

$41,362

Average Income

$51,467

Median Household Income

14.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)