Eaton County, MI

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2023 Population

109,000

0.066% 1-year decline

US Senator

Gary Peters

Democratic Party

US Senator

Elissa Slotkin

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.2

0% 1-year change

2023 Poverty Rate

7.75%

1.81% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$78,025

1.12% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$206,700

6.27% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

53,961

0.122% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Eaton County, MI had a population of 109k people with a median age of 41.2 and a median household income of $78,025. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Eaton County, MI declined from 109,072 to 109,000, a −0.066% decrease and its median household income grew from $77,158 to $78,025, a 1.12% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Eaton County, MI are White (Non-Hispanic) (80.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.61%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.71%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.17%).

None of the households in Eaton County, MI reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98% of the residents in Eaton County, MI are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Eaton County, MI are Olivet College (220 degrees awarded in 2022), Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing (64 degrees), and Great Lakes Christian College (54 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Eaton County, MI was $206,700, and the homeownership rate was 74.2%.

Most people in Eaton County, MI drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Eaton County, MI was 2 cars per household.

Eaton County, MI borders Barry County, MI, Calhoun County, MI, Clinton County, MI, Ingham County, MI, Ionia County, MI, and Jackson County, MI.

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Population & Diversity

Eaton County, MI is home to a population of 109k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.4% of Eaton County, MI residents were born outside of the country (4.8k people).

In 2023, there were 11.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (87.8k people) in Eaton County, MI than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.42k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.93k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

98.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98% of Eaton County, MI residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Eaton County, MI was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Eaton County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Eaton County, MI

White (Non-Hispanic)
87.8k ± 306
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.42k ± 359
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.93k ± 501

6.16%

Hispanic Population

6.72k people

6.16% of the people in Eaton County, MI are hispanic (6.72k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Eaton County, MI as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Michigan.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
79,402 ± 6,891 people
India
76,527 ± 6,766 people
Iraq
57,451 ± 5,868 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Michigan was Mexico, the natal country of 79,402 Michigan residents, followed by India with 76,527 and Iraq with 57,451.

Foreign-Born Population

4.4%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.8k people

4.52%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.93k people

As of 2023, 4.4% of Eaton County, MI residents (4.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Eaton County, MI was 4.52%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Eaton County, MI compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,391 ± 313
Gulf War (2001-)
928 ± 184
Gulf War (1990s)
710 ± 168

Eaton County, MI has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Eaton County, MI employs 54k people. The largest industries in Eaton County, MI are Manufacturing (8,949 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,638 people), and Retail Trade (5,222 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($250,001), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($202,813), and Utilities ($93,375).

Males in Michigan have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,244. The income inequality in Michigan (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

54k

2023 Value

± 1,552

0.122%

1 Year growth

± 4.09%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Eaton County, MI grew at a rate of 0.122%, from 53.9k employees to 54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Eaton County, MI, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,066 people), Production Occupations (5,114 people), and Management Occupations (4,985 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Eaton County, MI.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Michigan (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54k

2023 Value

± 1,552

0.122%

1 Year growth

± 4.09%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Eaton County, MI grew at a rate of 0.122%, from 53.9k employees to 54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Eaton County, MI, are Manufacturing (8,949 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,638 people), and Retail Trade (5,222 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Eaton County, MI, though some of these residents may live in Eaton County, MI and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,780

Median earning men ± $1,907

$42,993

Median earning women ± $1,630

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($82,355), Information ($80,318), and Public Administration ($72,109).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($65,398), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,382), and Manufacturing ($47,069).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.16%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.37M people employed in Michigan. This represents a 2.16% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 23.6%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Michigan.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

153
Other Services (except Public Administration)
153
Construction
109
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$569k
Manufacturing
$426k
Finance and Insurance
$205k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Eaton County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.39%).

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing the state of Michigan. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (49.4%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.39%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Eaton County, MI went to Donald J. Trump with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.7%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.39%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Eaton County, MI for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Michigan

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Gary Peters

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Elissa Slotkin

Senator from Michigan

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin are the senators currently representing Michigan.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Michigan over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Michigan

Michigan is currently represented by 13 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Michigan have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Eaton County, MI awarded 338 degrees. The student population of Eaton County, MI in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 648 male students and 486 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Eaton County, MI are White (230 and 68.9%), followed by Black or African American (52 and 15.6%), Unknown (29 and 8.68%), and Hispanic or Latino (12 and 3.59%).

The largest universities in Eaton County, MI by number of degrees awarded are Olivet College (220 and 65.1%), Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing (64 and 18.9%), and Great Lakes Christian College (54 and 16%).

The most popular majors in Eaton County, MI are Medical Assistant (50 and 14.8%), General Business Administration & Management (39 and 11.5%), and Biblical Studies (30 and 8.88%).

The median tuition cost in Eaton County, MI for private four year colleges is $23,707.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Eaton County, MI, the percentage of applicants admitted was 84.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 1,134 (57.1% men and 42.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 1,134 students enrolled in Eaton County, MI, 57.1% men and 42.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 711 records, of which 45.3% were women and 54.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Biblical Studies
26 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
21 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Eaton County, MI was Biblical Studies with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Eaton County, MI according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Olivet College
220 degrees awarded
Ross Medical Education Center-Lansing
64 degrees awarded
Great Lakes Christian College
54 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Olivet College with 220 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 141 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Eaton County, MI, which is 0.716 times less than the 197 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 230 degrees mean that there were 4.42 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($23,707) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($906) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.784% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.801% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (2.31M), Some college (1.92M), and Bachelors Degree (1.42M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Eaton County, MI was $206,700 in 2023, which is 0.681 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $194,500 to $206,700, a 6.27% increase. The homeownership rate in Eaton County, MI is 74.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Eaton County, MI have an average commute time of 23.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Eaton County, MI is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Eaton County, MI is $78,025. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Eaton County, MI was Census Tract 201.01 with a value of $142,588, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 214.02, with respective values of $116,176 and $104,494.

In 2023, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Eaton County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.63%.

Housing

Property

$206,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$3,925

$33,492

Median Property Taxes

±$1,068

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Eaton County, MI the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Eaton County, MI compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.2%

Homeownership

2023

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 74.2% of the housing units in Eaton County, MI were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Eaton County, MI compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 201.01
Census Tract 203.02
Census Tract 214.02

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Eaton County, MI was Census Tract 201.01 with a value of $142,588, followed by Census Tract 203.02 and Census Tract 214.02, with respective values of $116,176 and $104,494.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Eaton County, MI colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,025

Median Household Income

± $2,653

45.1k

Number of Households

± 1,397

In 2023, the median household income of the 45.1k households in Eaton County, MI grew to $78,025 from the previous year's value of $77,158.

The following chart displays the households in Eaton County, MI distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Eaton County, MI is from Michigan.

0.466

2022 Wage GINI in Michigan

0.468

2021 Wage GINI in Michigan

In 2022, the income inequality in Michigan was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.473% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Michigan was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Michigan in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Michigan across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (74%)
Worked At Home (13.8%)
Carpooled (8.8%)

In 2023, 74% of workers in Eaton County, MI drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.8%) and those who carpooled to work (8.8%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Eaton County, MI have a shorter commute time (23.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.41% of the workforce in Eaton County, MI have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Eaton County, MI compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Eaton County, MI distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Eaton County, MI have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 10.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Eaton County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.63%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

7.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Eaton County, MI (8.31k out of 107k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Eaton County, MI is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Eaton County, MI. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95.8% of the population of Eaton County, MI has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 14% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 12% on non-group plans, and 0.695% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Eaton County, MI see 2623 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.45% decrease from the previous year (2689 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1362 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 491 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,623 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Eaton County, MI

Primary care physicians in Eaton County, MI see an average of 2,623 patients per year. This represents a 2.45% decrease from the previous year (2,689 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Eaton County, MI in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.18%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

14%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

12%

Non-Group

0.695%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Eaton County, MI declined by 4.23% from 4.37% to 4.18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Eaton County, MI changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.1 in Eaton County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Eaton County, MI.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.2% in Eaton County, MI.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Eaton County, MI.