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Eastland

Texas · 3,609 residents · 4.364 sq mi
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Eastland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,709. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,700. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,609
−4%since 2000
from 3,769 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
827 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 864 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
+3%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Eastland
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,709
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,277 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,330
+58%since 2000
from $17,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,700
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+92%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(2,632)
Black1.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(746)
Asian1.1%(40)
Other0.9%(33)
Diversity Score48.9%(1,764)
Diversity Score
49
+51%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−56.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eastland, Texas?

Eastland, Texas has about 3,609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eastland, Texas?

The typical household in Eastland, Texas earns about $39,709 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 $112,700, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Eastland, Texas?

About 26.6% 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 21.9% of people in Eastland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eastland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eastland, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 81 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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