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Eaton is a city in Preble County, Ohio, United States. The population was 8,133 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Preble CountyGR6. Founded in 1806, it celebrated its bicentennial in the summer of 2006. Preble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...
Official language(s) None Capital Columbus Largest city Columbus Largest metro area Cleveland Area Ranked 34th - Total 44,825 sq mi (116,096 km²) - Width 220 miles (355 km) - Length 220 miles (355 km) - % water 8. ...
A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ...
Preble County is a county located in the state of Ohio. ...
Geography
Eaton is located at 39°44′51″N, 84°38′2″W (39.747603, -84.633818)GR1. Adapted from Wikipedias OH county maps by Catbar. ...
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.7 km² (5.7 mi²). 14.7 km² (5.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.18% is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ...
A square mile is an Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...
The city includes the majestic Crystal Lake and Seven Mile Creek. Parks include: Fort St. Clair, Water Works Park.
Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 8,133 people, 3,274 households, and 2,183 families residing in the city. The population density was 553.8/km² (1,434.2/mi²). There were 3,467 housing units at an average density of 236.1/km² (611.4/mi²). 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. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
Race, as defined by the United States Census Bureau and the Federal Office of Management and Budget, is a self-identification data item in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
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. A marriage is a relationship between or among individuals, usually recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...
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. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...
Schools Hollingsworth East Elementary School, William Bruce Elementary School, Eaton Middle School, Eaton High School
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Economy/Business Much of the local economy is agriculture-based. Several factories also are present, which provide many jobs in the area.
Factories/Etc.
Henny Penny (world headquarters) - manufacturer of restaurant foodservice equipment such as deep fat pressure fryers and display warmers.
Neaton Auto - Japanese based auto parts manufacturer, primarily for Honda, Acura models
Parker Hannifin - manufacturer of motion and control technologies
Electro-Cap - EEG monitoring Caps
Bullen Ultrasonics - The technology leader in ultrasonic machining
Timken/St. Clair Plant - Manufacturer of precision steel components for the automotive industry
Famous residents - The most famous resident of Eaton was Andrew L. Harris, a hero at Gettysburg and the last General of the Civil War to serve as a Governor.
- William Bruce is credited with laying out the settlement on February 20th, 1806 which is currently known as the city of Eaton.
- Birthplace of William Stephens former mayor of Los Angeles, governor of California 1917-1923 (b.1859 - d.1944).
- Kent Vosler, Olympic Diver (1976, 4th place)
- Lawrence Poos - Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (since Aug. 2002) at The Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
- [1] Darrell West - Professor of Political Science at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island.
Andrew Lintner Harris (also known as The Farmer-Statesman) (November 17, 1835 – September 13, 1915) was one of the heroes of the Battle of Gettysburg and the last Civil War general to serve as a governor in the U.S., serving as the 44th governor of Ohio. ...
William Dennison Stephens (December 26, 1859 in Eaton, Ohio - April 24, 1944 in Los Angeles, California, USA) was a U.S. political figure. ...
The Catholic University of America (abbreviated CUA), located in Washington, DC, is unique as the national university of the Roman Catholic Church and as the only higher education institution founded by U.S. Roman Catholic bishops. ...
Miscellaneous Eaton also hosts a yearly Pork Festival in September which attracts many craft lovers and pork aficionados.
Eaton's school mascot is the Fighting Eagles, and the colors are purple and gold.
Restaurants Include: - Fast Food: Taco Bell, Wendy's, McDonald's, Arby's, Burger King, Subway(3), SkyLine, KFC + A&W
- Sit-Down: Bob Evans, Eaton Place, Frisch's Big Boy ,Jell's
- Pizza/Subs: Pizza Hut Italian Bistro, Little Caesar's Pizza, Cassano's Pizza, Sarah's Pizza
- Ethnic: Fiesta Charro Mexican, China Wok, Peking Palace
- Coffee: Seattle's Best Coffee, Taffy's Coffee
- Bars: Red Mule, The Stable, 230 Club, McCabe's Crossing
- Miscellaneous: Dale's Recreation, Adam's Rib Barbeque
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