Eaton County Summary

Life in Eaton County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Eaton County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Eaton County:

  • The population in Eaton County is 109,072.

  • The median home value in Eaton County is $235,925.

  • The median income in Eaton County is $77,158.

  • The median rent in Eaton County is $1,013.

  • The unemployment rate in Eaton County is 4.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Eaton County is 7.6%.

  • The average high in Eaton County is 65.6° and there are 80.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Eaton County

List Of Cities & Towns in Eaton County

Lansing, MI Population 112,986

Waverly, MI Population 23,723

Charlotte, MI Population 9,273

Grand Ledge, MI Population 7,795

Eaton Rapids, MI Population 5,201

Potterville, MI Population 3,036

Dimondale, MI Population 1,619

Olivet, MI Population 1,596

Bellevue, MI Population 1,281

Vermontville, MI Population 717

Sunfield, MI Population 647

Mulliken, MI Population 525

Map Of Eaton County

Eaton County, MI Weather

  • The average high in Eaton County is 65.6°.

  • There are 73.94 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 80.7 inches of rain each year with 13.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:11 hours of sun each day in Eaton County.

StatEaton County
Mean High65.6
Nice Days73.94
Rainfall80.7
Snowfall13.3
Sunny_hours4:11
65.6°
Average High
80.7
Inches of Rain

Eaton County Photos

Eaton County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Shirl | CC BY 2.0
Grand Trunk Depotc Charlottec Michigan
Source: Public Domain
Grand Ledges
Source: Wikipedia
Grand Ledge Climbing
Source: Wikipedia User SBarnes | CC BY-SA 3.0
Lansing Skyline Brobb
Source: Wikipedia User Subterranean | CC BY 3.0
Michigan State Capitol
Source: Wikipedia User | GFDL

Eaton County Demographics

Population over time in Eaton County

The current population in Eaton County is 109,072. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 108,972 -0.7%
2021 109,730 0.3%
2020 109,456 -

Gender in Eaton County

  • Eaton County is 50.4% female with 55,016 female residents.

  • Eaton County is 49.6% male with 54,056 male residents.

Female
50.4% (55,016)
Male
49.6% (54,056)
Gender Eaton County MI USA
Female 50.4% 50.4% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.6% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Eaton County

Eaton County is:

  • 81.5% White with 88,907 White residents.

  • 6.9% African American with 7,519 African American residents.

  • 0.3% American Indian with 295 American Indian residents.

  • 2.2% Asian with 2,452 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 20 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 207 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 3,351 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.8% Hispanic with 6,321 Hispanic residents.

White
81.5% (88,907)
African American
6.9% (7,519)
American Indian
0.3% (295)
Asian
2.2% (2,452)
Hawaiian
0.0% (20)
Other
0.2% (207)
Two Or More
3.1% (3,351)
Hispanic
5.8% (6,321)

Table: Eaton County By Race

Race Eaton County MI USA
White 81.5% 73.5% 58.9%
African American 6.9% 13.4% 12.1%
American Indian 0.3% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 2.2% 3.2% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 3.7% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.8% 5.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Eaton County, Michigan

  • 3.4% of households in Eaton County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.3% of households in Eaton County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Eaton County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.0% of households in Eaton County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Eaton County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Eaton County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Eaton County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.7% of households in Eaton County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Eaton County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Eaton County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.4% (3,737)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.3% (2,462)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.3% (5,763)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.0% (7,678)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (12,608)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.0% (20,709)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.0% (17,405)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.7% (22,631)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.4% (9,137)
$200,000 or more
6.4% (6,936)
Income Eaton County MI USA
Less than $10,000 3.4% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 4.1% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% 7.5% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.0% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.0% 17.2% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.0% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.7% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.4% 7.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.4% 8.2% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Eaton County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Eaton County completed < 9th grade.

  • 4.0% of adults in Eaton County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 27.0% of adults in Eaton County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Eaton County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Eaton County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Eaton County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Eaton County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Eaton County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Eaton County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (2,181)
9-12th Grade
4% (4,362)
High School / GED
27% (29,449)
Some College
27% (29,449)
Associate's Degree
11% (11,997)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (21,814)
Master's Degree
7% (7,635)
Professional Degree
1% (1,090)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,090)
Education Eaton County MI USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 4% 6% 6%
High School / GED 27% 28% 26%
Some College 27% 23% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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