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Easton, Texas

Easton, Texas, in Gregg county, is 13 miles SE of Longview, Texas (center to center) and 132 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city is considered part of the Longview - Marshall metropolitan area. Easton has a population of 524.

The People and Families of Easton

In Easton, about 57% of adults are married. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about the city is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 77% of Easton is non-white. Easton boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Easton had a median family income of $29,545.

Easton Housing

About 87% of housing units in Easton are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Easton, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Easton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Easton, TX

Comparing Easton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Age of the Population12
Senior Citizens12
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income22
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone12
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