Eaton, CO Demographics

A map of Eaton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,300	4,495	73.3%	77.5%
Hispanic	1,307	964	22.3%	16.6%
Multiracial	148	226	2.5%	3.9%
Asian	71	58	1.2%	1.0%
Native American/Other	41	37	0.7%	0.6%
Black	0	22	0.0%	0.4%

Eaton, Colorado has an estimated population of 5,867, a slight increase from the 5,802 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.3% White, 22.3% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eaton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eaton has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Eaton, that probability was 37.0% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eaton is ranked the 106th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Eaton was ranked the 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eaton's White Population

4,300 residents of Eaton, or 73.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eaton is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Eaton ranks 262nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Eaton's population has decreased from 77.5% to 73.3%.

Eaton is more White than neighboring Ault (66.4% White), Greeley (51.3% White), Pierce (69.9% White), Garden City (13.5% White), and Severance (71% White).

Eaton's Black Population

0 residents of Eaton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eaton is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Eaton ranks 257th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Eaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Eaton is less Black than neighboring Greeley (2.5% Black), and Severance (0.6% Black).

Eaton's Asian Population

71 residents of Eaton, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eaton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Eaton ranks 187th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of Eaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Eaton is more Asian than neighboring Ault (0% Asian), Pierce (0.6% Asian), and Garden City (0% Asian). Eaton is less Asian than neighboring Greeley (1.4% Asian), and Severance (1.4% Asian).

Eaton's Hispanic Population

1,307 residents of Eaton, or 22.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eaton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Eaton ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Eaton's population has increased from 16.6% to 22.3%.

Eaton is more Hispanic than neighboring Severance (20.4% Hispanic). Eaton is less Hispanic than neighboring Ault (27.4% Hispanic), Greeley (41.6% Hispanic), Pierce (23.7% Hispanic), and Garden City (79.1% Hispanic).

Eaton's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Eaton, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eaton is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Eaton ranks 358th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 10.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Eaton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pierce (0% Native American/Other). Eaton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ault (2.7% Native American/Other), Greeley (0.8% Native American/Other), Garden City (3% Native American/Other), and Severance (1.9% Native American/Other).

Eaton's Multiracial Population

148 residents of Eaton, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eaton is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Eaton ranks 267th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Eaton's population has decreased from 3.9% to 2.5%.

Eaton is more Multiracial than neighboring Greeley (2.4% Multiracial). Eaton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ault (3.4% Multiracial), Pierce (5.7% Multiracial), Garden City (4.5% Multiracial), and Severance (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.