Eaton, Indiana facts for kids
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Eaton, Indiana
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| Town of Eaton | |
Downtown Eaton
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Location of Eaton in Delaware County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Delaware |
| Township | Hamilton, Union |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.79 sq mi (9.82 km2) |
| • Land | 3.73 sq mi (9.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,595 |
| • Density | 427.96/sq mi (165.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47338
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| Area code(s) | 765 |
| FIPS code | 18-20080 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396918 |
Eaton is a small town in Delaware County, Indiana. It is located along the Mississinewa River. In 2020, about 1,595 people lived there. Eaton is part of the larger Muncie area.
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History of Eaton
Eaton was officially created in 1854. It became an incorporated village in 1873. This happened soon after a railroad was built through the area.
A very important event happened in Eaton in 1876. This was when natural gas was first found in Indiana. This discovery started something called the Indiana Gas Boom. For about 20 years, this led to a lot of growth in the region.
Geography of Eaton
Eaton covers a total area of about 3.76 square miles (9.74 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.7 square miles (9.58 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers), is water.
People in Eaton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 208 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,567 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,428 | −8.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,214 | −15.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,273 | 4.9% | |
| 1940 | 1,453 | 14.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,598 | 10.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,529 | −4.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,594 | 4.3% | |
| 1980 | 1,804 | 13.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,614 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,603 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,805 | 12.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,595 | −11.6% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 1,592 | −11.8% | |
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Eaton's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 1,595 people living in Eaton. There were 661 households in the town. The population density was about 420.8 people per square mile. Most residents, about 96.2%, were White. A small number were from other racial groups. About 1.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 22.7% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.41 people. The average family had 3.01 people. The median age in Eaton was 34.6 years old. About 22.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 17.6% were 65 years or older.
The main language spoken at home in Eaton is English. The median household income in Eaton was $45,385. About 10.4% of the population lived in poverty.
Eaton's Population in 2010
In 2010, Eaton had 1,805 people. There were 696 households. The population density was 487.8 people per square mile. Most people, 97.8%, were White. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 37.8% of households had children under 18. The average household size was 2.59 people. The average family size was 3.03 people. The median age was 36.3 years. About 27.4% of residents were under 18. About 14.2% were 65 or older.
Education in Eaton
Eaton Elementary School
Eaton Elementary School is a public school in Eaton, Indiana. It is part of the Delaware Community School Corporation. The school teaches about 275 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Their mascot is the Eaton Norsemen. The school offers a "Latchkey" program before and after school. This program provides a safe and fun place for students. During the summer, they offer a "Summer Blast" program for similar reasons.
Eaton Public Library
The Eaton Public Library is a non-profit library. It gets its funding from memberships and donations. Volunteers help keep the library open seven days a week. The library offers different types of memberships. These include family, individual, yearly, or even daily passes. Anyone living in East-Central Indiana can become a member. The library does not have its own website. However, you can find them on Facebook. They also have an online catalog to search for books.
See also
In Spanish: Eaton (Indiana) para niños
