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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Easton

Pennsylvania · 26,263 residents · 4.263 sq mi
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Easton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,162. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $77,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
26,263
Unchangedsince 1990
from 26,276 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,161 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 6,164 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.0
+5%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K27K28K29K30K1990201020202024Easton
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,162
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,365 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,949
+41%since 1990
from $11,319 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$552
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
51.5% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−22%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(22,716)
Black9.3%(2,455)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(1,247)
Asian1.5%(383)
Diversity Score38.5%(10,113)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(19,302)
Black12.3%(3,221)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(2,570)
Asian1.7%(436)
Diversity Score50.2%(13,197)
Diversity Score
50
+31%since 1990
from 38 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−15%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easton, Pennsylvania?

Easton, Pennsylvania has about 26,263 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Easton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Easton, Pennsylvania earns about $33,162 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 $77,500, and the typical rent is about $552 a month.

How educated are people in Easton, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% 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 16.0% of people in Easton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Easton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Easton, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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