Eaton County, Michigan
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Eaton County is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the population was 103,655. The county seat is Charlotte6. Eaton County was named for John Eaton, who was Secretary of War under U.S. President Andrew Jackson, making it one of Michigan's Cabinet counties. It was organized in 1837.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,500 km² (579 mi²). 1,493 km² (576 mi²) of it is land and 7 km² (3 mi²) of it (0.45%) is water.Adjacent Counties
- Clinton County (northeast)
- Ingham County (east)
- Jackson County (southeast)
- Calhoun County (south)
- Barry County (west)
- Ionia County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census² of 2000, there were 103,655 people, 40,167 households, and 28,237 families residing in the county. The population density was 69/km² (180/mi²). There were 42,118 housing units at an average density of 28/km² (73/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.25% White, 5.29% Black or African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.13% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 1.70% from two or more races. 3.21% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 40,167 households out of which 33.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.30% were married couples living together, 10.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 24.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.40% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 9.10% from 18 to 24, 28.80% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 11.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 94.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $49,588, and the median income for a family was $57,898. Males had a median income of $41,978 versus $29,638 for females. The per capita income for the county was $22,411. About 4.10% of families and 5.80% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.80% of those under age 18 and 5.90% of those age 65 or over.
Government
The county government operates the jail, maintains rural roads, operates the major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records, administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are the responsibility of individual cities and townships.Eaton County elected officials
- Prosecuting Attorney: [Jeffrey L. Sauter]
- Sheriff: Mike Raines
- County Clerk/Register of Deeds: Fran Fuller
- County Treasurer: Bill Conarton, Jr.
- Drain Commissioner: Brady Harrington
Cities, villages, and townships
Cities
Villages
Unincorporated
- Ainger
- Brookfield
- Carlisle
- Charlesworth
- Chester
- Delta Center
- Delta Mills
- Five Points Corner
- Gresham
- Hoytville
- Kalamo
- Kelly
- Kingsland
- Little Venice
- Millett
- Needmore
- Petreville
- Shaytown
- Waverly, Census-designated place (CDP)
- West Windsor
- Whaley Drain
- Woodbury
Townships
- Bellevue Township
- Benton Township
- Brookfield Township
- Carmel Township
- Chester Township
- Delta Charter Township
- Eaton Rapids Township
- Eaton Township
- Hamlin Township
- Kalamo Township
- Oneida Charter Township
- Roxand Township
- Sunfield Township
- Vermontville Township
- Walton Township
- Windsor Charter Township
External links
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