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Easton, MD · 1 counties · 38,238 residents (2025 est.) · 268.556 sq mi
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Easton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $84,811. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $409,700. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US metro areas for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,917
+12%since 2000
from 33,812 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
141 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 126 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.2
+18%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:38,238 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K34K36K39K1990201020202024Easton
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,811
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,532 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,059
+99%since 2000
from $28,164 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
+8%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$409,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $151,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,256
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $552 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+39%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(27,456)
Black15.3%(5,161)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(615)
Asian0.8%(269)
Other0%
Diversity Score38%(12,857)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(27,999)
Black12.2%(4,628)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(3,650)
Asian1.4%(528)
Other2.9%(1,112)
Diversity Score53.7%(20,357)
Segregation Score27%(10,230)
Diversity Score
54
+41%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
27
−7%since 2020
from 29 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 12.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.9%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2017
from 79.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 4.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Principal cities

EastonCENTRAL17,293
What's inside

1 component county

Talbot CountyCENTRAL38,238
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easton, MD?

Easton, MD has about 37,917 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Easton, MD?

The typical household in Easton, MD earns about $84,811 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Easton, MD expensive?

In Easton, MD, the median home is worth about $409,700, and the typical rent is about $1,256 a month.

How educated are people in Easton, MD?

About 42.0% of adults age 25 and over in Easton, MD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Easton, MD?

About 9.3% of people in Easton, MD live below the federal poverty line.

Has Easton, MD grown since 1990?

Yes, Easton, MD has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,368 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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