Easton, Washington Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 647, 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 Washington, within Kittitas County. The total population is 647. It ranks as the 442nd most populous out of 628 Census-designated places in Washington.

Age Demographics

The median age in Easton is 39.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.3 years. With 31.1% of the population under 18, Easton has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Easton is $112,500. This is 15% higher than the state median of $98,141. It is also 39% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 44% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. The unemployment rate is 14.7%. This is 189% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $769,300. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $564,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 63.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Easton has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 14.4%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 9.7%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 39.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Easton, Washington 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 Washington state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 628 Census-designated places in Washington. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.