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Eastland

Texas · 3,737 residents (2025 est.) · 4.364 sq mi
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Eastland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $174,900. The poverty rate of 24.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,704
−2%since 2000
from 3,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
849 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+7%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,737 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Eastland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,776
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,277 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,519
+70%since 2000
from $17,339 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+5%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,900
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,023
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+129%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(3,176)
Black1.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(486)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(1,223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(2,729)
Black2.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(762)
Asian0.9%(34)
Other2.1%(76)
Diversity Score51.7%(1,915)
Diversity Score
52
+59%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.2%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
4.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.3%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2012
from 27.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.9%
−59.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+38.8 ptssince 2017
from 58.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2016
from 8.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastland, Texas?

Eastland, Texas has about 3,704 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastland, Texas?

The typical household in Eastland, Texas earns about $51,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eastland, Texas expensive?

In Eastland, Texas, the median home is worth about $174,900, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Eastland, Texas?

About 26.2% of adults age 25 and over in Eastland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eastland, Texas?

About 24.9% of people in Eastland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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