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Eaton, CO


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Eaton, Colorado

Eaton, Colorado, in Weld county, is 7 miles N of Greeley, Colorado (center to center) and 56 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town is located in the Greeley metropolitan area. Eaton has a population of 2,690.

The People and Families of Eaton

In Eaton, about 67% of adults are married. Lots of Eaton people are married off.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Eaton had a median family income of $55,144. Eaton has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in the town than most places. Eaton enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Eaton gave more campaign money ($6,850) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Eaton Housing

Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Eaton. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the town is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Eaton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Eaton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Eaton Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Eaton Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Eaton Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Eaton People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Eaton College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Eaton, CO

Comparing Eaton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women87
Racial Diversity86
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population710
Age of the Population68
Male Share of the Population51
Senior Citizens47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone33
Affordability of Rents36
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime910
Low Violent Crime68
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