Eaton, Ohio

Eaton is a city in, and the county seat of, Preble County, Ohio, United States;[6] it is located approximately 24 mi (38 km) west of Dayton, and is part of the Dayton metropolitan area. The population was 8,407 at the 2010 census. Eaton's sister city is Rödental bei Coburg (Germany).

Eaton, Ohio
City
Preble County Courthouse downtown
Seal
Motto(s): 
"A Rural Community Growing In To The Future"
Location in Ohio
Location of Eaton in Preble County
Coordinates: 39°44′51″N 84°38′2″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyPreble
Government
 • MayorJoe Renner
Area
 • Total6.28 sq mi (16.26 km2)
 • Land6.27 sq mi (16.24 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)  0.16%
Elevation
1,040 ft (320 m)
Population
 • Total8,407
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
8,145
 • Density1,299.04/sq mi (501.55/km2)
 census
Time zoneUTC−4 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Zip code
45320
Area code(s)937, 326
FIPS code39-24234[4]
GNIS feature ID1040043[5]
WebsiteCity website

History

Eaton was platted in 1806.[7] The village derives its name from Gen. William Eaton[8] (1764–1811), the U.S. Consul at Tunis, who led a diverse army in a harrowing march from Egypt to Tripoli to meet the U.S. Naval forces. In addition to the city of Eaton and the county of Preble, various streets in Eaton (Barron, Decatur, Israel, Wadsworth, and Somers) were named in honor of heroes of the First Barbary War and the Second Barbary War.[9]

The town grew quickly following its establishment. In 1846, the town first had 1000 inhabitants. This growth was primarily derived from the town's location at the strategic junction of two turnpikes. In 1849, Eaton was the site of a cholera outbreak. About half of the inhabitants fled; of the remaining 600 people, 120 died.

19th century fire

In June 1859 a fire in Eaton destroyed thirteen of its primary business establishments. The total loss was estimated at $40,000 to $50,000. Caused by incendiaries, the fire scorched the courthouse and left it a brown color. The disaster was first reported by the Cincinnati Commercial.[10]

Geography

Eaton is located at 39°44′51″N 84°38′2″W (39.747603, -84.633818).[11]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.20 square miles (16.06 km2), of which 6.19 square miles (16.03 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[12]

The city includes Crystal Lake and Seven Mile Creek. Parks include: Fort St. Clair, Water Works Park, 7-Mile Park, and Washington Landing Park.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1820255—
1830510100.0%
184085968.4%
18501,34656.7%
18701,748—
18802,14322.6%
18902,93436.9%
19003,1557.5%
19103,1871.0%
19203,2100.7%
19303,3474.3%
19403,5526.1%
19504,24219.4%
19605,03418.7%
19706,02019.6%
19806,83913.6%
19907,3968.1%
20008,13310.0%
20108,4073.4%
2019 (est.)8,145[3]−3.1%
Sources:[4][13][14][15][16][17][18]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 8,407 people, 3,486 households, and 2,181 families living in the city. The population density was 1,358.2 inhabitants per square mile (524.4/km2). There were 3,903 housing units at an average density of 630.5 per square mile (243.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.3% White, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 3,486 households, of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.4% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 40.4 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 8,133 people, 3,274 households, and 2,183 families living in the city. The population density was 1,434.2 people per square mile (553.8/km2). There were 3,467 housing units at an average density of 611.4 per square mile (236.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.02% White, 0.39% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.07% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 3,274 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,231, and the median income for a family was $42,241. Males had a median income of $32,404 versus $24,006 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,771. About 5.8% of families and 8.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 9.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Eaton Community Schools operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and Eaton High School.[19]

Sinclair Community College Preble County Center, a satellite campus of Dayton-based Sinclair Community College, is located at Eaton.[20]

Eaton has a branch and administrative offices of the Preble County District Library.[21]

Arts and culture

Eaton hosts the annual Preble County Pork Festival, held the third full weekend each September, and the summer Preble County Fair.

Notable people

References
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  8. Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. p. 113.
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  10. Disastrous Incendiary Fire at Eaton, Ohio, The New York Times, June 9, 1859, pg. 8.
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  19. "Homepage". Eaton Community Schools. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  20. "Sinclair in Eaton". Sinclair Community College. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  21. "Locations". Preble County District Library. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
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