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Eaton, CO
Town in Weld County, Colorado.
Population
5,867
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,856
ZIP codes
0
Eaton and its ZIP codes
Eaton at a glance
- Eaton is about 33 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $106,294, 11% above the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $475,900 (12% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,707 a month.
Local data for Eaton, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eaton, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,294
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$475,900
Median rent
$1,707/mo
Homeownership
95.3%
Bachelor's or higher
41.5%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,534), Mexican Americans (876), Irish Americans (438).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Weld County. PPP loans are for Eaton.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,551
123,486 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,672
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.63B
FY 2026, $4,958 per person
How people get to work
Eaton, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eaton, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,986
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
325
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 18°F
14.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Eaton, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Eaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AultTown | 4.1 mi | 1.8 |
| SeveranceTown | 7 mi | 12.9 |
| GreeleyCity | 7 mi | 50.1 |
| PierceTown | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| Garden CityTown | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WindsorTown | 10 mi | 26.3 |
| KerseyTown | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| EvansCity | 12 mi | 10.6 |
| La SalleTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| NunnTown | 13 mi | 4 |
| TimnathTown | 14 mi | 7.3 |
| MillikenTown | 17 mi | 13 |
| GilcrestTown | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| JohnstownTown | 18 mi | 15.6 |
| LovelandCity | 19 mi | 35.8 |
| Fort CollinsCity | 19 mi | 57.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eaton, CO in?
- Eaton is in Weld County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Eaton, CO?
- About 5,867 people live in Eaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eaton?
- Nearby places include Ault (4.1 mi), Severance (7 mi), Greeley (7 mi), Pierce (8.3 mi), Garden City (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023