Easton, PA Demographics

A map of Easton's Population by Race

Easton, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 29,739, an increase from the 28,127 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.3% White, 24.9% Hispanic, 16.3% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Easton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Easton has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Easton, that probability was 65.3% in 2020 and 64.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Easton is ranked the 20th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Easton was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Easton's White Population

15,253 residents of Easton, or 51.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Easton is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Easton ranks 1832nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Easton's population has increased from 50.2% to 51.3%.

Easton is less White than neighboring West Easton (61.7% White), Wilson (53% White), Morgan Hill (66.9% White), Glendon (76.7% White), and Delaware Park (70.1% White).

Easton's Black Population

4,833 residents of Easton, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Easton is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Easton ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Black population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Black residents' share of Easton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.3%.

Easton is more Black than neighboring West Easton (9.3% Black), Wilson (13.5% Black), Morgan Hill (2% Black), Glendon (15% Black), and Delaware Park (0% Black).

Easton's Asian Population

477 residents of Easton, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Easton is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Easton ranks 287th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Asian residents' share of Easton's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.6%.

Easton is more Asian than neighboring West Easton (0.3% Asian), Glendon (0% Asian), and Delaware Park (0% Asian). Easton is less Asian than neighboring Wilson (4% Asian), and Morgan Hill (26.2% Asian).

Easton's Hispanic Population

7,400 residents of Easton, or 24.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Easton is significantly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Easton ranks 35th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Easton's population has decreased from 25.8% to 24.9%.

Easton is more Hispanic than neighboring Wilson (23.5% Hispanic), Morgan Hill (0% Hispanic), and Glendon (3.5% Hispanic). Easton is less Hispanic than neighboring West Easton (26.2% Hispanic), and Delaware Park (29.9% Hispanic).

Easton's Native American/Other Population

384 residents of Easton, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Easton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Easton ranks 289th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Easton's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.3%.

Easton is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Easton (0.2% Native American/Other), Wilson (0% Native American/Other), Glendon (0.5% Native American/Other), and Delaware Park (0% Native American/Other). Easton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Morgan Hill (1.7% Native American/Other).

Easton's Multiracial Population

1,392 residents of Easton, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Easton is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Easton ranks 284th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Easton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Easton is more Multiracial than neighboring West Easton (2.2% Multiracial), Morgan Hill (3.2% Multiracial), Glendon (4.3% Multiracial), and Delaware Park (0% Multiracial). Easton is less Multiracial than neighboring Wilson (5.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.