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Easton

Maryland · 15,945 residents · 11.472 sq mi
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Easton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,234. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,945
+36%since 2000
from 11,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,390 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 1,021 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K11K13K16K18K1990201020202024Easton
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,234
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,464 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,502
+46%since 2000
from $21,520 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,900
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$910
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
40.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+57%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(8,244)
Black23.3%(2,726)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(404)
Asian1.8%(210)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.6%(6,390)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(10,972)
Black17%(2,708)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,570)
Asian2.1%(329)
Other0.9%(149)
Diversity Score59.1%(9,431)
Diversity Score
59
+8%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+59%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easton, Maryland?

Easton, Maryland has about 15,945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Easton, Maryland?

The typical household in Easton, Maryland earns about $59,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Easton, Maryland expensive?

In Easton, Maryland, the median home is worth about $304,900, and the typical rent is about $910 a month.

How educated are people in Easton, Maryland?

About 32.3% of adults age 25 and over in Easton, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Easton, Maryland?

About 7.3% of people in Easton, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Easton, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Easton, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,573 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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