East Mountain is a city located in Gregg County Texas. East Mountain has a 2024 population of 973. East Mountain is currently growing at a rate of 1.78% annually and its population has increased by 7.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 905 in 2020.
The average household income in East Mountain is $86,455 with a poverty rate of 7.82%. The median age in East Mountain is 34.5 years: 23.3 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of East Mountain was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 717 | 77.85% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 14.33% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 4.23% |
| Other race | 33 | 3.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 306 | 3.01 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Married | 197 | 3.74 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 90 | 1.04 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 12 | 4.67 | 25 | 75 |
| Female | 7 | 5 | 28.6 | 71.4 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.01
Average Household Size
73.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 6.34% |
| Associates Degree | 41 | 7.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63 | 11.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 5.04% |
| High School Graduate | 140 | 26.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 14.93% |
| Some College | 151 | 28.17% |
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 | 418 | 365 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 83 | 24 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 32 | 7 |
| Other Race | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 20 | 20 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,167 | $0 | $60,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $47,115 | $51,607 | $35,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $65,956 | $7,891 |
| Overall | $46,833 | $58,750 | $32,143 |
| Some College | $43,583 | $0 | $41,250 |
$46,833
Average Earnings
$58,750
Average Male
$32,143
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.83% of East Mountain residents speak only English, while 13.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.17% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 55 | 8.81% |
| Multiple | 132 | 14 | 10.61% |
| Hispanic | 237 | 13 | 5.49% |
7.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.03%
Male Poverty Rate
7.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in East Mountain is Multiple, with 10.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in East Mountain is Hispanic, with 5.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.28% |
| High School | 11.43% |
| Some College | 9.38% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 1.75% |
| Female Employed | 1.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,250 | $104,204 |
| Households | $66,250 | $86,455 |
| Married Families | $89,844 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,531 | $40,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
66.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
22
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 3.35% |
| Black | 5 | 13.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
5.2%
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
62.11%
Born in East Mountain
93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born
6.3%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
93.7% of East Mountain residents were born in the United States, with 62.11% having been born in Texas. 6.3% 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 | 1,058 | 17 | 1.63% |
| 2028 | 1,041 | 17 | 1.66% |
| 2027 | 1,024 | 17 | 1.69% |
| 2026 | 1,007 | 17 | 1.72% |
| 2025 | 990 | 17 | 1.75% |
| 2024 | 973 | 17 | 1.78% |
| 2023 | 956 | 20 | 2.14% |
| 2022 | 936 | 14 | 1.52% |
| 2021 | 922 | 17 | 1.88% |
| 2020 | 905 | 41 | 4.75% |
| 2019 | 864 | 14 | 1.65% |
| 2018 | 850 | 3 | 0.35% |
| 2017 | 847 | 8 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 839 | 9 | 1.08% |
| 2015 | 830 | 3 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 827 | 14 | 1.72% |
| 2013 | 813 | -4 | -0.49% |
| 2012 | 817 | 5 | 0.62% |
| 2011 | 812 | 8 | 1% |
| 2010 | 804 | 0 | 0% |