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West Easton

Pennsylvania · 1,237 residents · 0.305 sq mi
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West Easton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,237
+7%since 2000
from 1,152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,056 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 3,777 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024West Easton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,182
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,365
+47%since 2000
from $17,901 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,105
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $621 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.2%(918)
Black5.6%(69)
Hispanic / Latino15.5%(192)
Asian0.8%(10)
Other3.7%(45)
Diversity Score52.3%(646)
Diversity Score
52
+226%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Easton, Pennsylvania?

West Easton, Pennsylvania has about 1,237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Easton, Pennsylvania earns about $53,182 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 $165,100, and the typical rent is about $1,105 a month.

How educated are people in West Easton, Pennsylvania?

About 8.4% 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 16.2% 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 74 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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