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West Easton

Pennsylvania · 1,250 residents (2025 est.) · 0.305 sq mi
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West Easton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $209,800. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,245
+8%since 2000
from 1,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,082 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.9
+19%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,250 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024West Easton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,250
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,615 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,667
+105%since 2000
from $17,901 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.351 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,800
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,067)
Black1.9%(22)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(43)
Asian1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(185)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(768)
Black9.3%(116)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(326)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other2.5%(31)
Diversity Score67.7%(843)
Diversity Score
68
+322%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
3.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.3%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Easton, Pennsylvania?

West Easton, Pennsylvania has about 1,245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Easton, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in West Easton, Pennsylvania earns about $81,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Easton, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Easton, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $209,800, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in West Easton, Pennsylvania?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in West Easton, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Easton, Pennsylvania?

About 7.2% of people in West Easton, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Easton, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Easton, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 82 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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