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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 2025 population of 8,240. It is also the county seat of Preble County. Eaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,392 in 2020.

The average household income in Eaton is $68,698 with a poverty rate of 12.86%.The median age in Eaton is 42.2 years: 42.5 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.

8.2K
Total Population
1,282
Density (mi²)
-30 -0.36%
Growth

Eaton Population

Eaton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Eaton includes 95.37% 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)
White7,96695.37%
Two or more races1982.37%
Black or African American1191.42%
Other race700.84%

Eaton Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Eaton's average per capita income is $41,374. Household income levels show a median of $51,731. The poverty rate stands at 12.86%.

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$101,839-
Families$74,364$91,165
Households$51,731$68,698
Non Families$29,708$38,889

$41,374

Average Income

$51,731

Median Household Income

12.86%

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)