Eaton County, Michigan
MI · FIPS 26045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 109,130 | — | #575 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $79,597 | +5.9% | #603 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.4 years | +6.4% | #1,683 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $216,900 | -23.1% | #1,228 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,092 | -6.1% | #742 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% | -33.9% | #424 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Eaton County has a population of 109,130, making it the #575 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Eaton County is $79,597, ranking #603 out of 3,222 counties — 5.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.3% and unemployment stands at 4.5%.
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The median home value in Eaton County is $216,900 (-23.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,092/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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95.6% of residents in Eaton County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.3% above the national rate.
About Eaton County, Michigan
Eaton County, Michigan has a total population of 109,130, making it the 575th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Eaton County is 41.4 years, which is 6.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Eaton County is $79,597, which ranks #603 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5%.
The median home value in Eaton County is $216,900, 23.1% below the national median. Renters in Eaton County pay a median gross rent of $1,092 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Eaton County, 30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 8.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.1 min.
Eaton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.8% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (6.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.3%).
All data for Eaton County, Michigan comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.