Eaton County, Michigan Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Eaton County Quick Facts

Population 109,130

Median Household Income $79,59790% MOE ±$2,067

Median Home Value $216,90090% MOE ±$4,419

Poverty Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±0.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±0.6 pts

Median Age 41.4 years90% MOE ±0.3 years

Homeownership Rate 74.2%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 30.8%90% MOE ±1.4 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 94.2%

Cities/Places 11

Population 109,130 19th of 83

Median Income $79,597 9% higher than state

Poverty Rate 8.3%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Eaton County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	109,456	109,130	-0.3%
Median household income	$79,194	$79,597	No clear change (+0.5%)
Median home value¹	$190,760	$216,900	+13.7%
Median gross rent	$1,056	$1,092	+3.4%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Eaton

$79,597

$72,875

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Eaton

$216,900

$231,600

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.4%

$25K-$50K 17.5%

$50K-$100K 33.9%

$100K+ 37.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

2.0%

$15K-$20K

2.9%

$20K-$25K

2.2%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

10.3%

$75K-$100K

16.2%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

8.4%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.7%|National: 5.2%

63.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.2%

Renter 25.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,092/mo 16.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.5%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

24.6%

55-74

26.1%

75+

8.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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.