Community Profiles

Eaton

Centrally located, Eaton — just five miles south of Interstate 70 and 40 minutes outside of Dayton — serves as the county seat for rural Preble County and is home to the famous Preble County Fair. Eaton strives to maintain its small-town feel as it grows into a more urban community with a blend of diverse commerce, industry, and agriculture. With its historic downtown, Eaton has affordable housing, newer school facilities, an Edison State Community College branch location, plenty of recreational areas and activities, and charm.

43.5
Median Age
18
Diversity Index

Population Demographics

The median age of Eaton residents is 44.

The diversity index of Eaton is 17.5, meaning that there is a 18% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

$78,045
Average Household Income
$62,192
Average Disposable Income
3,989
Housing Units
$220,834
Average Home Value

Housing and Income

The average household income in Eaton is $78,045 and projected to be $83,939 in 2030. Per capita income is $35,425, projected to be $38,724 in 2030. 1.79% of households – 145 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $584,984 and the average disposable income is $62,192.

There are 3,989 housing units in Eaton; 2,365 are owner-occupied, 1,309 are rented, and 315 are vacant. The average home value is $220,834, with 275 homes built in 2010 or later, and 1,032 built in 1939 or earlier.

2,519
Workforce
2.00%
Unemployment Rate
516
Veteran Population
1,090
Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Business and Workforce

There are 487 businesses in Eaton, employing 6,204 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,925 age 16 and above. 1,153 workers commute into Eaton from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

2,519 residents both live and work in/around Eaton. The average travel time is 21.3 minutes. 13.82% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.95% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,255 drive alone, 387 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 123 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 157 residents work from home.

2,695 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 473 have associates degrees, 532 have bachelor’s degrees, and 558 hold a graduate or professional degree.