Easton, PA

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    2024 Population
    29,739
    US Senator
    John Fetterman
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Dave McCormick
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.6
    5.67% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16.3%
    9.08% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $69,348
    8.74% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $196,300
    16% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in N/A 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.

    94.2% of the residents in N/A are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Easton, PA are Lafayette College (705 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in N/A was $196,300, and the homeownership rate was 44.5%.

    Most people in N/A drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.8 minutes. The average car ownership in N/A was 2 cars per household.

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    United StatesPennsylvaniaNorthampton County, PAAllentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJWarren County PUMA, NJNorthampton (South) & Lehigh (East) Counties--Bethlehem (East) & Easton Cities PUMA, PANorthampton County (North) PUMA, PA

    Population & Diversity

    N/A is home to a population of 29.7k people, from which 94.2% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 14.4% of Easton, PA residents were born outside of the country (4.29k people).

    In 2024, there were 3.16 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (15.3k people) in N/A 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.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    94.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    94.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 94.2% of Easton, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in N/A was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Easton, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      15.3k ± 893
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      4.83k ± 748
    3. 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 N/A 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 N/A are hispanic (7.4k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in N/A as a share of the total population.

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    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 N/A was 14.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      332 ± 152
    2. Vietnam
      206 ± 86
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      200 ± 125

    N/A 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 N/A.

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    Health

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.1% under 18 years, 32.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.7% over 64 years.

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

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    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 N/A grew by 12.8% from 5.15% to 5.81%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in N/A changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    Employment

    Occupations

    15.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,079
    4.76%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 4.76%, from 14.4k employees to 15.1k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in N/A, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,495 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,426 people), and Material Moving Occupations (1,134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of N/A.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    15.1k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,079
    4.76%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.77%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in N/A grew at a rate of 4.76%, from 14.4k employees to 15.1k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in N/A, are Retail Trade (2,182 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,134 people), and Educational Services (1,977 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of N/A, though some of these residents may live in N/A and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,569
    Median earning men ± $3,107
    $37,205
    Median earning women ± $6,682

    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).

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    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%).

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Easton, PA. Showing the available data for Pennsylvania.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (50.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.7%)
      Democratic Party
    3. 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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in N/A 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 N/A is 44.5%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in N/A have an average commute time of 27.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in N/A 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
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    Rent vs Own

    44.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

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

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    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $69,348
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,783
    10.4k
    Number of Households
    ± 879

    In 2024, the median household income of the 10.4k households in N/A grew to $69,348 from the previous year's value of $63,775.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (69.8%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.1%)
    3. Carpooled (7.17%)

    In 2024, 69.8% of workers in N/A drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (7.17%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    27.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number
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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in N/A is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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