Eaton Rapids city, Michigan
City
Population: 5,197
(2023 estimate)
Located in
Michigan , Michigan
Census Bureau data for Eaton Rapids city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Eaton Rapids city
- What is the median household income in Eaton Rapids city?
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The median household income in Eaton Rapids city is $63,618 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Eaton Rapids city?
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The poverty rate in Eaton Rapids city is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Eaton Rapids city?
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$140,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Eaton Rapids city?
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The median gross rent in Eaton Rapids city is $944 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Eaton Rapids city residents have a college degree?
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17.7% of adults in Eaton Rapids city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
5,197
Median Age
40.0
Female
56.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 93.1%
Two or More 1.8%
Other 3.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$63,618
±$4,853
-$7,531 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$73,393
Median Family Income
$81,582
Poverty Rate
6.1%
-2.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
9.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
16.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.4%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
2,298
Owner-Occupied
64.2%
Renter-Occupied
35.8%
Vacancy Rate
6.7%
Median Home Value
$140,600
-$77,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$944
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
15.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
39.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.6%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.7%
-14.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.8%
Some College / Associate
27.1%
Less Than High School
1.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
62.0%
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
-4.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
14.0%
Self-Employed
3.7%
Government Workers
14.9%
Private For-Profit
81.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.1 min
Drove Alone
77.0%
Carpool
6.4%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
14.0%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
2,143
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
40.2%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.6%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 24.5%
Working age (18–64): 75.5%
65 and over: 17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.5%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.7%
With a Disability
22.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.9%
Uninsured
3.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
88.7%
Has a Computer
93.7%
Same House 1 Year Ago
91.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023