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Easton

Illinois · 312 residents · 0.24 sq mi
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Easton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,700. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
312
−16%since 2000
from 373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,300 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+18%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2422813213603991990201020202024Easton
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,250
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,045 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,862
+89%since 2000
from $14,745 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
16.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−18%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(299)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score8.1%(25)
Diversity Score
8
+1108%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+19%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 73.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easton, Illinois?

Easton, Illinois has about 312 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Easton, Illinois?

The typical household in Easton, Illinois earns about $54,250 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 $66,700, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Easton, Illinois?

About 11.4% 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 5.1% 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 38 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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