Easton, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 429, Easton'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

Easton is a small community located in Texas, within Gregg County. The total population is 429. It ranks as the 1323rd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Easton is 43.0 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Easton is $30,833. This is 61% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 42.4%. This is 207% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Easton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $100,400. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Easton is Black or African American, making up 55.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.4%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (55.7% vs 11.9%).

Education

1.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 97% 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 80.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Easton, 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.