Easton, PA

About

None of the households in Easton, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Easton, PA are Lafayette College (746 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Easton, PA was $196,300, and the homeownership rate was 44.5%.

Most people in Easton, PA N/A, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Easton, PA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Easton, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.94k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Easton, PA

White (Non-Hispanic)
15.3k ± 893
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.83k ± 748
Other (Hispanic)
3.94k ± 774

24.9%

Hispanic Population

7.4k people

In 2024, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in Easton, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.83k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.94k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

24.9% of the people in Easton, PA are hispanic (7.4k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Easton, PA as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

14.4%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

4.29k people

14.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

4.1k people

As of 2024, 14.4% of Easton, PA residents (4.29k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Easton, PA was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Easton, PA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
332 ± 152
Vietnam
206 ± 86
Gulf War (1990s)
200 ± 125

Easton, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Easton, PA.

Economy

Employment

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Pennsylvania.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Pennsylvania (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Median Earnings by Industry

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($83,430), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($59,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($71,023), Wholesale Trade ($67,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($55,795).

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

N/A are the senators currently representing the state of N/A. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Easton, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (48.7%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.491%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Pennsylvania for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Education

In 2023, universities in Easton, PA awarded 746 degrees. The student population of Easton, PA in 2023 is skewed towards men, with 1,412 male students and 1,352 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Easton, PA are White (486 and 74.4%), Hispanic or Latino (58 and 8.88%), Asian (35 and 5.36%), and Black or African American (34 and 5.21%).

The largest universities in Easton, PA by number of degrees awarded are Lafayette College (746 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Easton, PA are Econometrics & Quantitative Economics (100 and 13.4%), General Political Science & Government (64 and 8.58%), and Mechanical Engineering (54 and 7.24%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $61,482.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Easton, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 31.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 2,764 (51.1% men and 48.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 2,764 students enrolled in Easton, PA, 51.1% men and 48.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,877 records, of which 49.5% were women and 50.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
100 degrees awarded
General Political Science & Government
64 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
54 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Easton, PA was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 100 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Easton, PA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Lafayette College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

746 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lafayette College with 746 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 359 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Easton, PA, which is 0.928 times less than the 387 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 486 degrees mean that there were 8.38 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 58 degrees awarded.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($61,482) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($342) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Easton, PA was $196,300 in 2024, which is 0.59 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $169,200 to $196,300, a 16% increase. The homeownership rate in Easton, PA is 44.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Easton, PA have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Easton, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$196,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$15,999

$4,602

Median Property Taxes

±$526

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Easton, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Easton, PA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

44.5%

Homeownership

2024

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 44.5% of the housing units in Easton, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 45.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Easton, PA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Transportation

Commute Time

27.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Easton, PA have a longer commute time (27.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.76% of the workforce in Easton, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Easton, PA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Easton, PA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Easton, PA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Easton, PA has health coverage, with 55.1% on employee plans, 19.9% on Medicaid, 7.7% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 0.237% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

Coverage

Uninsured People

5.81%

Uninsured

55.1%

Employer Coverage

19.9%

Medicaid

7.7%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

0.237%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Easton, PA grew by 12.8% from 5.15% to 5.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Easton, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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