Eaton County, Michigan Demographics 2026
Eaton County, Michigan has a population of 109,130, the 19th most populous county in Michigan. The median household income is $79,597 and the median home value is $216,900. The poverty rate is 8.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Eaton County Quick Facts
How Eaton County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 109,000 | 109,130 | +0.1% |
| Median household income | $78,025 | $79,597 | +2.0% |
| Median home value | $206,700 | $216,900 | +4.9% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Eaton County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly | 23,575 | $75,700 | 10.1% | $234,600 |
| Charlotte | 9,277 | $62,681 | 11.1% | $153,900 |
| Grand Ledge | 7,804 | $68,980 | 6.2% | $194,000 |
| Eaton Rapids | 5,183 | $63,875 | 13.5% | $155,800 |
| Potterville | 3,087 | $64,693 | 11.4% | $154,500 |
| Olivet | 1,844 | $54,722 | 14.5% | $154,900 |
| Bellevue | 1,552 | $63,750 | 16.1% | $118,100 |
| Dimondale | 1,521 | $111,042 | 3.2% | $216,400 |
| Vermontville | 790 | $53,750 | 21.4% | $138,500 |
| Sunfield | 658 | $69,821 | 16.0% | $156,000 |
| Mulliken | 501 | $81,429 | 8.1% | $165,900 |
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Population Overview
Eaton County is located in Michigan with a total population of 109,130. It is the 19th most populous county out of 83 in Michigan. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Eaton County is 41.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Eaton County is $79,597. This is 9% higher than the state median of $72,875. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $216,900. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, 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 1% higher than the state average of 73.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Eaton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.7%.
Education
30.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Eaton County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Michigan and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Eaton County, Michigan?
Eaton County has a population of 109,130, making it the 19th most populous county in Michigan.
What is the median income in Eaton County?
The median household income in Eaton County is $79,597 with a poverty rate of 8.3%.
How many cities are in Eaton County, Michigan?
Eaton County contains 11 Census-designated places.