Easton is a city located in Northampton County Pennsylvania. Easton has a 2024 population of 30,022. It is also the county seat of Northampton County. Easton is currently growing at a rate of 1.64% annually and its population has increased by 6.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 28,084 in 2020.
The average household income in Easton is $82,837 with a poverty rate of 17.94%. The median age in Easton is 33.5 years: 31.3 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Easton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,691 | 57.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,684 | 16.11% |
| Other race | 3,662 | 12.59% |
| Two or more races | 3,604 | 12.39% |
| Asian | 399 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,510 | 2.37 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Non Family | 4,455 | 1.23 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Married | 3,491 | 3.13 | 73 | 27 |
| Female | 2,015 | 3.33 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Male | 549 | 3.31 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
45.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,631 | 9.05% |
| Associates Degree | 1,278 | 7.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,076 | 17.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,905 | 10.57% |
| High School Graduate | 6,445 | 35.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 599 | 3.32% |
| Some College | 3,085 | 17.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,686 | 9,515 | 3,687 |
| Hispanic | 3,507 | 2,950 | 377 |
| Black | 2,974 | 2,566 | 612 |
| Other Race | 2,041 | 1,683 | 205 |
| 2+ Races | 1,515 | 1,334 | 324 |
| Asian | 154 | 145 | 103 |
| Native American | 39 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 66.88%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,215 | $58,696 | $57,602 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,298 | $84,891 | $73,199 |
| High School Graduate | $40,291 | $44,176 | $35,830 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,875 | $23,306 | $65,275 |
| Overall | $45,774 | $47,734 | $44,123 |
| Some College | $42,369 | $45,685 | $40,233 |
$45,774
Average Earnings
$47,734
Average Male
$44,123
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.48% of Easton residents speak only English, while 22.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.07% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,637 | 1,648 | 13.04% |
| Hispanic | 6,679 | 1,604 | 24.02% |
| Multiple | 3,365 | 931 | 27.67% |
| Black | 4,241 | 778 | 18.34% |
| Other | 3,508 | 767 | 21.86% |
| Asian | 187 | 8 | 4.28% |
17.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.77%
Male Poverty Rate
17.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Easton is Multiple, with 27.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Easton is Asian, with 4.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.34% |
| Some College | 18.44% |
| High School | 12.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 48.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.71% |
| Female Employed | 7% |
| Male Employed | 6.99% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,895 | $100,773 |
| Households | $63,775 | $82,837 |
| Married Families | $102,488 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,305 | $54,789 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.0%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,073
Number of Veterans
970
Male Veterans
103
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 376 |
| First Gulf War | 297 |
| Vietnam | 291 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 303 |
| 18 to 34 | 203 |
| 65 to 74 | 199 |
| 55 to 64 | 184 |
| 75+ | 184 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 848 | 5.75% |
| Black | 218 | 6.23% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 0.25% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 0.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.34%
Born in Easton
85.9%
Native Born
14.1%
Foreign Born
5.74%
Non Citizen
8.36%
Naturalized
85.9% of Easton residents were born in the United States, with 45.34% having been born in Pennsylvania. 5.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 32,446 | 485 | 1.52% |
| 2028 | 31,961 | 485 | 1.54% |
| 2027 | 31,476 | 484 | 1.56% |
| 2026 | 30,992 | 485 | 1.59% |
| 2025 | 30,507 | 485 | 1.62% |
| 2024 | 30,022 | 484 | 1.64% |
| 2023 | 29,538 | -33 | -0.11% |
| 2022 | 29,571 | -629 | -2.08% |
| 2021 | 30,200 | 2,116 | 7.53% |
| 2020 | 28,084 | 638 | 2.32% |
| 2019 | 27,446 | 173 | 0.63% |
| 2018 | 27,273 | 105 | 0.39% |
| 2017 | 27,168 | 90 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 27,078 | 48 | 0.18% |
| 2015 | 27,030 | -51 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 27,081 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 27,094 | -88 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 27,182 | 297 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 26,885 | 73 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 26,812 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 26,263 | -13 | -0.05% |
| 1990 | 26,276 | 249 | 0.96% |
| 1980 | 26,027 | -3,423 | -11.62% |
| 1970 | 29,450 | -2,505 | -7.84% |
| 1960 | 31,955 | -3,677 | -10.32% |
| 1950 | 35,632 | 2,043 | 6.08% |
| 1940 | 33,589 | -879 | -2.55% |
| 1930 | 34,468 | 655 | 1.94% |
| 1920 | 33,813 | 5,290 | 18.55% |
| 1910 | 28,523 | 3,285 | 13.02% |
| 1900 | 25,238 | 10,757 | 74.28% |
| 1890 | 14,481 | 2,557 | 21.44% |
| 1880 | 11,924 | 937 | 8.53% |
| 1870 | 10,987 | 2,043 | 22.84% |
| 1860 | 8,944 | 1,694 | 23.37% |
| 1850 | 7,250 | 2,385 | 49.02% |
| 1840 | 4,865 | 1,336 | 37.86% |
| 1830 | 3,529 | -28,917 | -89.12% |