East Mountain, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, East Mountain, Texas had a total population of 958, the 1038th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $64,375, which is 18% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.6%.
East Mountain Quick Facts
How East Mountain Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,125 | 958 | No clear change (-14.8%) |
| Median household income | $79,279 | $64,375 | No clear change (-18.8%) |
| Median home value¹ | $190,514 | $196,900 | No clear change (+3.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $1,173 | $1,005 | No clear change (-14.3%) |
How East Mountain Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 73.4%
- Black: 5.5%
- Hispanic: 18.7%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 15.2%
- HS Diploma: 32.1%
- Some College: 28.3%
- Associate's: 9.3%
- Bachelor's: 11.6%
- Graduate+: 3.6%
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Other Cities in Gregg County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longview | 82,923 | $63,340 | 17.3% | $202,600 |
| Kilgore | 13,470 | $66,295 | 17.4% | $171,600 |
| White Oak | 6,235 | $101,027 | 7.4% | $235,000 |
| Gladewater | 6,227 | $58,810 | 22.5% | $174,000 |
| Lake Cherokee | 3,093 | $91,855 | 11.3% | $345,000 |
| Liberty City | 2,648 | $63,092 | 16.8% | $200,000 |
| Lakeport | 1,170 | $63,646 | 17.3% | $123,800 |
| Clarksville City | 883 | $66,591 | 9.0% | $154,600 |
| Easton | 429 | $30,833 | 42.4% | $100,400 |
| Warren City | 331 | $99,375 | 3.3% | $169,200 |
Cities Similar to East Mountain
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Gardens-Hidden Acres | 970 | N/A | $208,300 | 2.2% | 12.1% |
| Camp Wood | 939 | N/A | $77,500 | 5.5% | 16.5% |
| Reid Hope King | 932 | N/A | $108,200 | 21.1% | 25.3% |
| Bardwell | 963 | $61,000 | $133,000 | 10.3% | 10.1% |
| Marion | 939 | $62,788 | $162,100 | 18.3% | 16.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 958, East Mountain's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
East Mountain is a small community located in Texas, within Gregg County. The total population is 958. It ranks as the 1038th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in East Mountain is 40.5 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in East Mountain is $64,375. This is 18% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 13% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $196,900. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in East Mountain is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 18.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (18.7%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for East Mountain, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of East Mountain, Texas?
East Mountain, Texas has a population of 958 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in East Mountain, TX?
The median household income in East Mountain is $64,375, which is 20% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in East Mountain, TX?
The poverty rate in East Mountain is 9.6%. This means approximately 91 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of East Mountain, Texas?
East Mountain's population is 73.4% White, 5.5% Black, 18.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in East Mountain, TX?
The median home value in East Mountain is $196,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.
How educated is East Mountain, Texas?
15.2% of adults (25+) in East Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.