Eaton, Colorado
Town · Population 5,839 · #76 in Colorado
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About Eaton
Set in the northern part of Colorado, Eaton is a close-knit town, home to 5,839 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Eaton holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 3.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,848 residents per square mile.
📰 Eaton News Today
- CSP: Impairment now being investigated in crash that killed 3 Eaton graduates Denver7 · Jul 27
- Impairment possible factor in crash that killed three Eaton grads The Coloradoan · Jul 30
- Northern Colorado community mourns 5 ejected, 3 killed in crash cbsnews.com · Jul 30
- 4th person dies after rollover crash in northern Colorado in July 9News · Aug 3
- 3 former Eaton High athletes who died in crash remembered Greeley Tribune · Aug 6
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Eaton Unique
- Positioned in northern Colorado, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Colorado — one of 482 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,839.
- Easy reach of Greeley (8 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Eaton
- Dragon Inn — chinese
- Smokin' Bros Barbecue — barbecue
- Ziggi's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- Camacho's — mexican
- Eaton Pizza — pizza
- Route 85 Bar & Grill — burger
- Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
- Tradecraft Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Lone Tree Antiques & Fine Art · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Eaton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Eaton
- Benjamin Eaton Elementary School
- Eaton Elementary School
- Eaton High School
- Eaton Middle School
- Galeton Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateColorado
TypeTown
Population (2024)5,839
Rank in state#76 of 271
Land area3.16 sq mi
Density1,848/sq mi
Coordinates40.5257, -104.7130