Eaton township, Ohio
Eaton township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Eaton township is a geographic entity located in Lorain County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,576. The land area covers 22.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,576 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 55.7 yrs | ±2.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,696 | ±246 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,708 | ±243 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,696 | ±246 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 12 | ±19 |
| Median Home Value | $224,600 | ±$19,337 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,143 | ±$14,136 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,443 | ±$6,455 |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | ±2.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 366 | ±171 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.4% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,653 | ±277 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 87.6% | ±11.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,013 (2024)
ID: 110941
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO EATON TO
12043 AVON BELDEN RD, GRAFTON OH 44044-9417
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GUS Population: 322,030 (2024)
ID: 172262
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: BUDGET DIRECTOR
226 MIDDLE AVE, FL 4, ELYRIA OH 44035-5629
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Eaton | 09-12 | Eaton, OH | |
| Regular School Eaton | 06-08 | Eaton, OH | |
| Regular School Eaton | KG-02 | Eaton, OH | |
| Regular School Eaton | 03-05 | Eaton, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Medina, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Lorain, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-12 | Strongsville, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Cleveland, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Amherst, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Brunswick, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ross Medical Education Center-Elyria
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | 120 Market Drive, Elyria, OH, 44035-2885 |
4403288878
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GRAFTON/MIDVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.0 mi away | 983 MAIN ST., GRAFTON, OH, 44044 |
(440) 926-3317
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Lorain County Community College
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College | 7.2 mi away | 1005 North Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH, 44035-1691 |
4403655222
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NORTH RIDGEVILLE
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Library | 4.4 mi away | 35700 BAINBRIDGE RD, NORTH RIDGEVILLE, OH, 44039 |
(440) 327-8326
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Ohio Business College-Sheffield
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College | 7.8 mi away | 5095 Waterford Dr., Sheffield Village, OH, 44035-0701 |
44093431012330
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COLUMBIA
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 13824 W. RIVER RD. N., COLUMBIA STATION, OH, 44011 |
(440) 236-8751
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Baldwin Wallace University
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College | 9.0 mi away | 275 Eastland Rd, Berea, OH, 44017-2088 |
4408262900
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ELYRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.7 mi away | 1219 TAYLOR ST., ELYRIA, OH, 44035 |
(440) 324-9817
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Brown Aveda Institute-Strongsville
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College | 9.6 mi away | 17901 Southpark Center - Space 160, Strongsville, OH, 44136 |
4402559494246
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SOUTH BRANCH
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Library | 5.4 mi away | 1611 MIDDLE AVE, ELYRIA, OH, 44035 |
(440) 323-7519
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ELYRIA 3 E, OH US, located 4.8 miles from Eaton township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36.3° | 21.5° | 28.9° | 2.84" | 12.9" |
| February | 39.6° | 22.8° | 31.2° | 2.37" | 10.2" |
| March | 49.0° | 30.2° | 39.6° | 2.99" | 7.6" |
| April | 62.8° | 39.9° | 51.4° | 3.75" | 1.9" |
| May | 73.3° | 50.8° | 62.0° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.0° | 60.2° | 70.6° | 4.04" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 64.7° | 74.8° | 4.13" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.0° | 62.9° | 72.9° | 4.11" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.0° | 56.2° | 66.6° | 4.05" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 45.6° | 55.5° | 3.63" | 0.0" |
| November | 52.3° | 35.6° | 44.0° | 3.04" | 2.2" |
| December | 40.8° | 27.4° | 34.1° | 3.07" | 8.8" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Estates CDP | CDP | 1.1 mi | — |
| Grafton village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
| North Ridgeville city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Elyria city | City | 6.1 mi | — |
| Olmsted Falls city | City | 6.4 mi | — |
| Valley City CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3909324220. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.