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Easton

Washington · 647 residents · 3.211 sq mi
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Easton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $769,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 322%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
647
+69%since 2000
from 383 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
201 / sq mi
+19%since 2009
from 169 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2564726879021K2000201020202024Easton
2024647
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.5%(16)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.3%(15)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1419.2%(124)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248%(52)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 344.6%(30)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422.9%(148)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(53)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.3%(73)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.3%(60)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.8%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,500
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,879
+102%since 2000
from $19,773 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$769,300
+322%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,542
+117%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $643 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
44.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
53.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+84%since 2009
from 3.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
92
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Easton on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(575)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(15)
Asian0.8%(5)
Other7.3%(47)
Diversity Score
26
+41%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese0.8%(5)
Ancestry
Irish10.8%(70)
German7.9%(51)
Swedish5.7%(37)
English5.4%(35)
Norwegian4.5%(29)
Italian3.7%(24)
Scottish2.8%(18)
Dutch1.9%(12)
British1.1%(7)
Swiss0.6%(4)
Ukrainian0.6%(4)
Canadian0.2%(1)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.2%(1)
Hungarian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
62.3 min
+69%since 2000
from 36.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2017
from 55.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.8%(107)
Married44.3%(129)
Widowed8.6%(25)
Divorced10.3%(30)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(47)
Married56.7%(114)
Widowed9%(18)
Divorced10.9%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easton, Washington?

Easton, Washington has about 647 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Easton, Washington?

The typical household in Easton, Washington earns about $112,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Easton, Washington expensive?

In Easton, Washington, the median home is worth about $769,300, and the typical rent is about $2,542 a month.

How educated are people in Easton, Washington?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Easton, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Easton, Washington?

About 5.6% of people in Easton, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

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

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