The town of Eton is located in Murray County, Georgia, in the Dalton, Georgia, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is home to a population of approximately 910 people. It has a total area of 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometers).
In the past, Eton was a haven for eccentrics and rebels. The school's exposure to such characters helped to enliven the educational experience and develop a tolerance for human foibles. In the 1980s, the school was dominated by the rich and privileged, who often bore surnames derived from interwar diaries. Today, the Eton tribe is shrinking. From 60% in 1960 to only 29% in 1994, the school is focusing on assessments and outcomes and is purging eccentrics.
The relationship between rich and poor parents is delicate. The school's bursary program is designed to support deserving boys from poor backgrounds and to provide them with a nutritionally optimized education. Parents of bursary children must validate their decision before they are admitted. As long as the fee isn't raised, the bursary scheme is a viable alternative to traditional fees. Those who wish to attend the school without debt or a low income must submit a proof of the need for such assistance.
The number of children living in the town is quite low. Only eight percent of the residents are under 18. The rest are adults in their twenties. The average number of households is 2.59, with one male to every three females. There are several nursing homes and universities located nearby, and the median household income is $104,429, compared to the rest of the country. The median age is 35.