Eaton is located in Preble County, Ohio. Eaton has a 2025 population of 6,039. It is also the county seat of Preble County. Eaton is currently growing at a rate of 0.6% annually and its population has increased by 3.41% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,840 in 2020.
The average household income in Eaton is $89,358 with a poverty rate of 6.78%.The median age in Eaton is 55.4 years: 54.6 years for males, and 55.8 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Eaton includes 92.4% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (92.4%)
Two or more races (5.8%)
Black or African American (1.5%)
Native American (0.2%)
Other race (0.1%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 5,448 | 92.4% |
Two or more races | 342 | 5.8% |
Black or African American | 86 | 1.46% |
Native American | 12 | 0.2% |
Other race | 8 | 0.14% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Eaton's average per capita income is $52,778. Household income levels show a median of $73,972. The poverty rate stands at 6.78%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $100,199 | - |
Families | $83,860 | $99,317 |
Households | $73,972 | $89,358 |
Non Families | $44,112 | $70,101 |
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