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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Easton

Pennsylvania · 26,276 residents · 4.263 sq mi
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Easton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $79,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,276
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 26,263 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6,164 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 6,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 32.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,365
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,162 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,319
−29%vs 2000
vs $15,949 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$79,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $77,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$460
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $552 in 2000
US average: $450
52.1%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 48.5% in 2000
47.9% rent
3.0
+29%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(19,302)
Black12.3%(3,221)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(2,570)
Asian1.7%(436)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.2%(13,197)
1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(22,716)
Black9.3%(2,455)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,247)
Asian1.5%(383)
Other2.7%(722)
Diversity Score38.5%(10,113)
38
−23%vs 2000
vs 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
68.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Easton, Pennsylvania?

Easton, Pennsylvania has about 26,276 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Easton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Easton, Pennsylvania earns about $26,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Easton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Easton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $460 a month.

How educated are people in Easton, Pennsylvania?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Easton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Easton, Pennsylvania?

About 13.7% of people in Easton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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