Eton, Georgia facts for kids
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Eton, Georgia
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Street in Eton
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Location in Murray County and the state of Georgia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Murray |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.28 sq mi (3.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 824 |
| • Density | 643.75/sq mi (248.47/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
30724
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| Area code(s) | 706/762 |
| FIPS code | 13-27932 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0331673 |
Eton is a small town located in Murray County, Georgia, in the United States. It is part of the larger Dalton area. In 2020, about 824 people lived in Eton.
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History of Eton
Eton got its name from Eton College in England. A post office opened in Eton in 1906, which helped the community grow.
Where is Eton Located?
Eton is in the northern part of Murray County. You can find it at these coordinates: 34°49′21″N 84°45′43″W / 34.82250°N 84.76194°W.
Traveling to Eton
U.S. Route 411 goes right through the middle of Eton. If you drive south on this road for about 4 miles (6.4 km), you will reach Chatsworth, which is the county seat. Driving north for about 21 miles (34 km) will take you to Ocoee, Tennessee.
Georgia State Route 286 also starts in Eton. It goes west for about 7 miles (11 km) to Dawnville.
Eton's Land and Water
The United States Census Bureau says that Eton covers about 1.3 square miles (3.3 km²) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Mill Creek flows through the southern part of Eton. This creek eventually flows into the Conasauga River. South of the town, you can see Camp Ground Mountain, which is about 1,030 feet (314 meters) tall.
Population Changes in Eton
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 307 | — | |
| 1920 | 313 | 2.0% | |
| 1930 | 259 | −17.3% | |
| 1940 | 239 | −7.7% | |
| 1950 | 297 | 24.3% | |
| 1960 | 275 | −7.4% | |
| 1970 | 286 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 301 | 5.2% | |
| 1990 | 315 | 4.7% | |
| 2000 | 319 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 910 | 185.3% | |
| 2020 | 824 | −9.5% | |
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Eton's Population in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 319 people living in Eton. These people lived in 123 households, and 93 of those were families. The town had about 762 people per square mile (294 people per km²).
Most of the people in Eton were White (94.04%). About 4.39% were from other races, and 1.25% were from two or more races. About 11.29% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 123 households, 35% had children under 18 living there. More than half (56.9%) were married couples living together. About 15.4% were households where a woman was the head of the house without a husband present.
The average household had 2.59 people, and the average family had 2.87 people.
Age Distribution
The population of Eton was spread out by age:
- 24.8% were under 18 years old.
- 8.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 34.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 22.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 10.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Eton was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were about 84.4 males.
Income in Eton
In 2000, the average income for a household in Eton was $39,250. For families, the average income was $46,389. Men earned about $31,625 on average, while women earned about $22,813.
The per capita income (income per person) for the town was $17,777. A small number of families (3.3%) and people (4.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18 and 2.4% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Eton (Georgia) para niños
