Easton is a town located in Talbot County, Maryland. Easton has a 2026 population of 17,506. It is also the county seat of Talbot County. Easton is currently growing at a rate of 0.36% annually and its population has increased by 2.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,131 in 2020.
The median household income in Easton is $74,653 with a poverty rate of 10.96%. The median age in Easton is 45.8 years: 38.7 years for males, and 50.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.8 years
Female: 50.1 years
Male: 38.7 years
There are 13,585 adults, (4,874 of whom are seniors) in Easton.
Female: 9,383 (54.2%)
Male: 7,925 (45.8%)
The racial composition of Easton includes 67.32% White, 15.71% Black or African American, 5.09% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,651 | 67.32% |
| Black or African American | 2,719 | 15.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,560 | 9.01% |
| Other race | 881 | 5.09% |
| Asian | 361 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 117 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.11% |
Easton 's average per capita income is $50,171. Household income levels show a median of $74,653. The poverty rate stands at 10.96%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $130,365 | - |
| Families | $101,823 | $128,773 |
| Households | $74,653 | $101,614 |
| Non Families | $49,746 | $64,786 |
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