Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Eaton Rapids, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,183

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

93.3%4,835

Hispanic/Latino

4.1%215

Two or More

2%103

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%22

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%7

Black

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7%252

High School Diploma

30%1,075

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%423

Some College (1+ yr)

15.3%549

Associate's Degree

12.4%443

Bachelor's Degree

10.3%371

Master's Degree

4.1%148

Professional Degree

0.3%9

Doctorate

0.4%13

HS or Higher

91.6%

BA or Higher

15.1%

Graduate+

4.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$155,800

Median Renti

$972

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69.8%1,499

Renter-Occupied

30.2%650

Total Units

2,347

Homeownership

69.8%

Vacancy Rate

8.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.3%200

$50K–$100K

6.4%96

$100K–$150K

27.2%407

$150K–$200K

21.7%325

$200K–$300K

26.6%398

$300K–$500K

4.4%66

$500K–$1M

0.5%7

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

111

$750–$1,000

203

$1,000–$1,250

179

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.3%30

2000–2009

6.5%152

1990–1999

9.5%223

1980–1989

5.5%130

1970–1979

11.3%266

1960–1969

13.2%310

1950–1959

4.7%111

1940–1949

4.4%103

1939 or earlier

43.5%1,022

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.2%1,853

Electricity

11.4%246

No Fuel

1.3%27

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,875

Mean Household Incomei

$73,092

Per Capita Incomei

$30,415

Poverty Ratei

13.4%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

2,542

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.5%119

$10K–$15K

3.6%77

$15K–$20K

9.5%204

$20K–$25K

1.2%25

$30K–$35K

5.3%113

$35K–$40K

5.2%111

$40K–$45K

4.5%96

$45K–$50K

2.7%59

$50K–$60K

7.2%154

$60K–$75K

14.5%312

$75K–$100K

14.1%303

$100K–$125K

10.1%218

$125K–$150K

8.3%178

$150K–$200K

7.5%162

$200K+

0.8%18

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

130

Avg. Tenant Renti

$379/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes88% occupied$367/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 830 homes98% occupied$405/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $63,875/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

83.1%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

16.9%

Who Receives This Housing

70.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

18.1% of subsidized households are minority

35% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

55.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

450.9%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,486

Avg. Commutei

28 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,490

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

228(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.6%Insured

4.4%Uninsured