Eaton, IN Demographics

A map of Eaton's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,442	1,527	88.5%	95.7%
Multiracial	102	39	6.3%	2.4%
Hispanic	81	18	5.0%	1.1%
Asian	5	1	0.3%	0.1%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.3%

Eaton, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,630, a slight increase from the 1,595 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 5.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 8.3% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eaton is ranked the 265th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eaton's White Population

1,442 residents of Eaton, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eaton is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Eaton ranks 73rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's White population has declined by an estimated 5.6%. White residents' share of Eaton's population has decreased from 95.7% to 88.5%.

Eaton is more White than neighboring Muncie (78.4% White). Eaton is less White than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (99.5% White), Albany (95% White), Hartford City (92.8% White), and Gaston (89.4% 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 lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Eaton ranks 405th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 Albany (0.1% Black), Muncie (8.1% Black), and Hartford City (0.7% Black).

Eaton's Asian Population

5 residents of Eaton, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eaton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Eaton ranks 488th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Asian population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Asian residents' share of Eaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Eaton is more Asian than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (0% Asian), Hartford City (0% Asian), and Gaston (0% Asian). Eaton is less Asian than neighboring Albany (0.5% Asian), and Muncie (2.1% Asian).

Eaton's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Eaton, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eaton is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Eaton ranks 597th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Eaton's population has increased from 1.1% to 5.0%.

Eaton is more Hispanic than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (0% Hispanic), Albany (2.8% Hispanic), Muncie (4.4% Hispanic), Hartford City (4% Hispanic), and Gaston (3.1% Hispanic).

Eaton's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Eaton, or 0.0% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Eaton ranks 475th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Eaton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muncie (0.9% Native American/Other), Hartford City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gaston (0.6% Native American/Other).

Eaton's Multiracial Population

102 residents of Eaton, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eaton is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Eaton ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eaton's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 161.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Eaton's population has increased from 2.4% to 6.3%.

Eaton is more Multiracial than neighboring Shamrock Lakes (0.5% Multiracial), Albany (1.6% Multiracial), Muncie (6.2% Multiracial), and Hartford City (2.1% Multiracial). Eaton is less Multiracial than neighboring Gaston (6.9% 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.