Demographics & People — Eaton, Indiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,656 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,600 |
| Median Age | 35.7 |
| Total Households | 733 |
| Family Households | 472 |
| Average Household Size | 2.26 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0845 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,513 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 709 |
| English | 244 |
| German | 200 |
| American | 187 |
| Other groups | 181 |
| Irish | 155 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 84 |
| European | 62 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 45 |
Language
| English Only | 1,546 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 1,546 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 125 |
| Population 18+ | 1,308 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 27.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Eaton, Indiana.