Eaton County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Eaton County is located in Michigan with a total population of 109,000. It is the 19th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eaton County is 41.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eaton County is $78,025. This is 10% higher than the state median of $71,149. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 41% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $206,700. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $217,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Eaton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 72.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eaton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.8%.

Education

30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 4% lower than the state rate of 31.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.5%.