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Easton

Illinois · 298 residents (2025 est.) · 0.24 sq mi
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Easton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,700. Households here earn about 27% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−24%since 2000
from 373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,188 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2422813213603991990201020202024Easton
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,045 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,535
+107%since 2000
from $14,745 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+10%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$759
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.0%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score12.5%(36)
Diversity Score
13
+1767%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
97.4%
+29.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easton, Illinois?

Easton, Illinois has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Easton, Illinois?

The typical household in Easton, Illinois earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Easton, Illinois expensive?

In Easton, Illinois, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Easton, Illinois?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Easton, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Easton, Illinois?

About 16.5% of people in Easton, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Easton, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Easton, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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