Easton, PA โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Northampton County ยท Pennsylvania

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Easton based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Easton
National Avg
Pennsylvania Avg
Population: 65Income: 43Home Value: 17Safety: 100Education: 24Median Age: 56Climate: 50Cost of Living: 54

Quick Stats

Population

29,079

2023 ACS

Median Income

$63,775

2023

Median Home Value

$169,200

2023

Median Rent

$1,223

2023

Median Age

33.5

Unemployment

5.0%

Cost of Living Index

107.2

100 = national avg

Easton is a city in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 29,079 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Easton is one of the communities in Pennsylvania.

The median household income in Easton is $63,775, and the median home value is $169,200. The cost of living index is 107.2 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,223 per month. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, and the median age is 33.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

29,079

Male

14,674

50.5%

Female

14,405

49.5%

Median Age

33.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

17.1%

High School or Higher

39.3%

Foreign Born

14.1%

Veterans

3.7%

Married

28.6%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.553

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

57.4%

Foreign Born

14.1%

White
57.4%
Black
16.1%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
0.1%
Two or More
12.4%
Other
12.6%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

24.5%

7,121 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

75.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
955 (13.4%)
Puerto Rican
2,088 (29.3%)
Cuban
147 (2.1%)
Dominican
1,353 (19.0%)
Salvadoran
242 (3.4%)
Guatemalan
410 (5.8%)
Colombian
124 (1.7%)
Honduran
100 (1.4%)
Ecuadorian
329 (4.6%)
Peruvian
422 (5.9%)
Other Hispanic
950 (13.3%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
175 (44.0%)
Chinese
66 (16.6%)
Vietnamese
25 (6.3%)
Korean
3 (0.8%)
Japanese
9 (2.3%)
Pakistani
21 (5.3%)
Other Asian
100 (25.1%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
39 (102.6%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

27,866

English Only

77.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

5,034 speakers

Limited English

9.0%

Language Distribution

Spanish
5,034 (18.1%)
Arabic
298 (1.1%)
Other Indo-European
277 (1.0%)
Other Languages
182 (0.7%)
Slavic Languages
171 (0.6%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
147 (0.5%)
Chinese
60 (0.2%)
Other Asian
43 (0.2%)
German
31 (0.1%)
Vietnamese
25 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

91.0%

Limited English Proficiency

9.0%

Spanish
40.8% limited English
Arabic
42.6% limited English
Other Indo-European
46.9% limited English
Slavic Languages
54.4% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
40.1% limited English
Other Asian
90.7% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,073

3.7% of population

Disability Rate

10.7%

115 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$46,591

Unemployment Rate

9.1%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
35.0%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
27.7%
Vietnam
27.1%
Korea
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
18.9%
35-54
28.2%
55-64
17.1%
65-74
18.5%
75+
17.1%

Male Veterans

970

90.4%

Female Veterans

103

9.6%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$46,591

Non-Veteran Income

$31,654

Difference

$14,937

47.2% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

115

Without Disability

958

Disability Rate

10.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

18,629

#1 Ancestry

American

16.9% (4,909)

#2 Ancestry

German

9.7% (2,822)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

7.5% (2,176)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
American
16.9%
German
9.7%
Irish
7.5%
Italian
7.4%
English
4.5%
West Indian
3.0%
Polish
2.6%
Jamaican
2.1%
Arab
1.3%
Welsh
1.0%
British
0.9%
French
0.8%
Scottish
0.7%
Norwegian
0.7%
Dutch
0.7%
Hungarian
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Russian
0.6%
Lithuanian
0.5%
Ukrainian
0.5%

Families & Households

Total Households

10,510

Family Households

6,055

57.6%

Married Couples

3,491

33.2%

Non-Family Households

4,455

42.4%

Single Mother Households

2,015

19.2%

Single Father Households

549

5.2%

Living Alone

3,386

32.2%

Children Under 18

Total Children

4,564

In Married Couple

2,075

45.5%

With Single Mother

2,119

46.4%

With Single Father

370

8.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$81,895

Married Couple Income

$102,488

Single Mother Income

$40,072

Single Father Income

$92,017

Avg Family Size

2.4

Avg Non-Family Size

2.2

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

473

Grandparents Responsible

190

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$63,775

-13% vs national

Per Capita Income

$30,495

-18% vs national

Poverty Rate

17.9%

+32% vs national

Gini Index

0.4475

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

5.0%

-4% vs national

SNAP Recipients

21.0%

of households

How Easton Compares

Easton vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Easton is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Easton. The median household income here is $63,775.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
18.8%
$25-50K
20.6%
$50-75K
18.1%
$75-100K
13.0%
$100-150K
15.5%
$150-200K
8.2%
$200K+
5.8%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

5.0%

-2% vs PA avg

Labor Force

15,149

Employed

14,393

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

17.1%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

39.3%

of adults 25+

Median Age

33.5

Work from Home

11.7%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

107.2

100 = national avg

+7.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$47,182

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$111,522

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
122.6
Food
98.7
Transportation
97.5
Healthcare
99.0
Utilities
103.8

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,341

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,634

per month

The median household income in Easton, PA is $63,775, which is 12.9% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $30,495. The poverty rate of 17.9% is higher than the PA state average of 11.3%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4475, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 15,149. 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 71.1% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 107.2, which is 7.2% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 122.6. A single adult needs to earn approximately $47,182 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$282,500

Median List Price

$232,450

Price Per Sq Ft

$187

Days on Market

39

Active Inventory

33

Months of Supply

1.4

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$362,818

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,789

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

33.3%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

45.0%

Sale-to-List Ratio

99.7%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
33.3%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
45.0%
Listings with Price Drops
39.4%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†“ 17.2%List Price โ†“ 15.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

24

New Listings

20

Pending Sales

20

Homes Sold โ†‘ 84.6%New Listings โ†‘ 5.3%Pending โ†“ 25.9%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$187

Median List $/SF

$154

Sale $/SF โ†‘ 7.5%List $/SF โ†“ 7.8%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Easton, PA? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metro area, home prices have risen 416.0% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 80.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 100.4%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 62.3%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 13.8%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ housing market rather than Easton alone.

40yr โ†‘ 416%20yr โ†‘ 80.7%10yr โ†‘ 100.4%5yr โ†‘ 62.3%2yr โ†‘ 13.8%Q2 1978 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ

Easton vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Easton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$169,200

Median Rent

$1,223

Total Housing Units

11,481

Vacancy Rate

8.5%

Owner Occupied

45.2%

Renter Occupied

54.8%

Median Property Tax

$3,303

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,182

Housing Types

Single Family
58.4%
Multi-Family
41.3%
Mobile Home
0.3%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,303

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.95%

of home value

Median Home Value

$169,200

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,675

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,303) by the median home value ($169,200). In Easton, PA, this works out to an effective rate of 1.95%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Easton, PA is $282,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 39 days on the market. 33.3% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 1.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $187. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,789/month. About 45.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1938. There are 11,481 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,303. The effective tax rate is 1.95%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

1.96

per 1,000 residents

-25% vs national

Property Crime Rate

11.91

per 1,000 residents

-31% vs national

Total Crimes

417

2024

Violent Clearance

75%

cases solved

Property Clearance

13%

cases solved

YoY Change

+19.1%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Easton Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Easton vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Easton is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 32.6%Property โ†“ 36.8%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Easton police solve 87% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of rape cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent40.130.0%
RobberyViolent80.2725.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent471.5687.2%
BurglaryProperty130.4353.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty2819.3512.1%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty642.137.8%

Easton, PA reported 59 violent crimes and 358 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 1.96 per 1,000 residents is 24.5% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 75% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 281 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 8.5% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024593581.9611.91
2023523141.659.95
2022502231.787.93
2020763032.7911.13
2018693882.5414.29
2017694772.5517.66
2016744452.7516.52
2015795112.9118.84

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

90.0

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

89.9

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

30.6

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

73.7

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

24

Public Assistance

$26.9M

Individual Assistance

$10.0M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

7 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $26.5M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Remnants of Hurricane Ida โ†’HurricaneSep 2021โ€”$236K
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$18.0M$3.0M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormNov 2018$601Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2016โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneJan 2013โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Sandy โ†’HurricaneOct 2012โ€”โ€”
Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011$488K$101K
Remnants of Tropical Storm Lee โ†’FloodSep 2011โ€”โ€”
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneSep 2011โ€”$242K
Hurricane Irene โ†’HurricaneAug 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides โ†’Severe StormJun 2006โ€”$192K
Hurricane Katrina โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 2005$1.9M$449K
Tropical Depression Ivan โ†’HurricaneSep 2004$5.4M$2.8M
Severe Storms and Flooding Associated Wiโ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormSep 2004โ€”โ€”
Snow โ†’Severe StormMar 2003$480Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Blizzard of 96 โ†’SnowstormJan 1996โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe StormMar 1994โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 31 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

1,560

Total Claims Paid

$48,387,412

Avg Claim Payout

$31,018

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

3

Federal Funding

$254,400

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

0.00

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC)1$75,000
91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE1$179,400
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Easton has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are winter weather, heat wave, lightning. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 1,560 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $26,944,035 in public assistance recovery funding. $9,958,976 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

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Depression Rate

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Diabetes Rate

โ€”

Uninsured Rate

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Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Easton has an obesity rate of โ€”, which is .

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

4.4 / 5

Nearest Hospital

3.0 mi

St Luke'S Hospital - Easton Ca...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Luke'S Hospital - Easton Campus3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
St Luke'S Hospital - Anderson Campus3.0 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5โ€”
St Luke'S Warren Hospital4.0 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
St Luke'S Hospital Bethlehem10.3 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Lehigh Valley Hospital16.3 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Pop. Served

97,199

Violations (5yr)

4

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEM96,8670
GREEN MOUNTAIN ESTATES1080
E J GULICK MHP780
DRIFTWOOD COURT530
GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARK484
SULLIVAN TRAIL VILLAGE450

Greenhouse Gas Emitters

Source: EPA GHGRP (2023)

Facilities Reporting

2

Total COโ‚‚e

96.0K MT

Top Emitter

CHRIN BROTHERS LANDFILL

65.4K MT COโ‚‚e

Total COโ‚‚e vs Similar Cities (25,000 - 50,000)

FacilitySectorCOโ‚‚e (MT)
CHRIN BROTHERS LANDFILL
Chrin Brothers Inc
Waste65,361
CPG - Easton Compressor Station
Transcanada Pipeline Usa Ltd
Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems30,634

Data from EPA Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP). Includes facilities emitting 25,000+ metric tons COโ‚‚e/year.

There are 6 water systems serving the area. 4 water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years. 2 industrial facilities report greenhouse gas emissions totaling 96.0K metric tons of COโ‚‚e.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

71.1%

-10% vs national

Public Transit

2.0%

+127% vs national

Work From Home

11.7%

+26% vs national

Carpool

7.0%

Walk / Bike

6.1%

combined

How Easton's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

3-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

1

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322010
202111000
202022010

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Easton, PA covers travel times and transportation modes. 71.1% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 11.7% work from home, which is above the PA state average of 8.9%. Public transit is used by 2.0% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 7.0% of workers carpool. 5.5% walk to work. 0.6% commute by bicycle. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes. 1 was a pedestrian.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

88.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

74.1%

of households

No Internet

10.8%

of households

Total Households

10,510

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
74.1%
Cellular Data Plan
83.6%
Satellite
6.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.3%
No Internet Access
10.8%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

89.1%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

72.5%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.4%
Smartphone
89.1%
Desktop / Laptop
72.5%
Tablet
54.3%
Smartphone Only
13.7%
No Computer
7.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

17.8ยข

per kWh

-7% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.0ยข

per kWh

-29% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$145

residential

-1% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

4% above the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Pennsylvania averages 17.8ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $145. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Easton vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

6

Population Served

97,199

Violations (5yr)

4

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
EASTON AREA WATER SYSTEMCommunitySurface water96,8670
GREEN MOUNTAIN ESTATESCommunityGround water1080
E J GULICK MHPCommunityGround water780
DRIFTWOOD COURTCommunityGround water530
GREEN ACRES MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water484
SULLIVAN TRAIL VILLAGECommunityGround water450

88.2% of households in Easton have broadband internet access. 74.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.3% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.8% of households have no internet access. 13.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 6 water systems, providing water to 97,199 people. A total of 4 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Easton is located in Northampton County, PA. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Easton.

Election Overview

Source: Northampton County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

86,655

48.6%

GOP Votes

89,817

50.4%

Total Votes

178,215

Margin

R+1.8%

Shift from 2020

R+2.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+1.8%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202486,65589,817178,21548.6%50.4%R+1.8
202085,08783,854171,39949.6%48.9%D+0.7
201665,93671,384142,77546.2%50.0%R+3.8

In the 2024 presidential election, Northampton County recorded 178,215 total votes. Republicans won the county with 50.4% of the vote compared to 48.6% for Democrats, a margin of R+1.8%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Northampton County has shifted 2.0 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

295

Total Assets

$1.9B

Total Income

$702.9M

Per 10K Residents

101.4

nonprofits

+87.5% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

25

Median Assets

$280K

Oldest Active

1934

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Recreation & Sports
36
Education
35
Human Services
29
Arts & Culture
26
Religion
25
Philanthropy
13
Community Improvement
9
Environment
8
Health Care
8
Public Safety
7
Youth Development
6
Animal-Related
4
Mental Health
4
Housing & Shelter
4
Public Benefit
4
Voluntary Health
3
Science & Tech
3
Food & Agriculture
2
Medical Research
1
Employment
1
International
1
96.7%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.8B of $1.9B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Easton

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
LAFAYETTE COLLEGEEducation$1.7B$620.1M1942
FREDERICK H BEDFORD JR AND MARGARET S BEDFORD CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONโ€”$24.9M$6.1M1989
TWO RIVERS HEALTH & WELLNESS FOUNDATIONHealth Care$17.9M$7.4M1991
CHILDRENS HOME OF EASTON PAโ€”$11.4M$4.8M1941
EASTON ARTS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY CHARTER SCHOOLEducation$10.3M$5.6M2020
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETYโ€”$8.1M$1.0M1948
THIRD STREET ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN AND CHILDRENHuman Services$7.4M$4.9M1942
STATE THEATRE CENTER FOR THE ARTS INCArts & Culture$7.4M$5.3M1985
DELAWARE AND LEHIGH NATIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR INCArts & Culture$7.1M$1.7M2003
GREATER EASTON DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPCommunity Improvement$6.7M$4.1M1993
CAPOBIANCO FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.0M$8.8M2007
NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA LIONS SERVICE FOUNDATION INCPhilanthropy$5.7M$418K1998
THE CENTER FOR ANIMAL HEALTH AND WELFAREAnimal-Related$5.0M$2.6M1975
PROJECT OF EASTON INCHuman Services$4.7M$2.6M1969
EASTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARYEducation$4.3M$2.6M1982
THOMAS F STALEY FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.9M$1.4M1945
RICHARD AND SUSAN MASTER FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.5M$1.9M2015
NORTHAMPTON COUNTY WORKERS COMPENSATION TRUSTโ€”$3.3M$2.1M1987
EASTON EMERGENCY SQUADPublic Safety$2.6M$1.6M1998
C S F ASSOCIATESโ€”$2.5M$208K1980
CARL E & EMILY WELLER FOUNDATIONโ€”$2.1M$1.1M1985
SAFE HARBOR EASTON INCHousing & Shelter$2.0M$1.1M2012
NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL COACHES ASSOCIATION INCEducation$1.7M$1.8M1994
LUNEVICA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.4M$99K2017
FAMILY CONNECTION OF EASTON INCHuman Services$1.2M$586K2007
COMMUNITY FIRE COMPANY OF FORKS TOWNSHIPPublic Safety$897K$298K2019
ORA LERMAN CHARITABLE TRArts & Culture$815K$193K2019
SOCIETA RELIGIOSA MUTUO SOCCORSO SANTISSIMA CORCEFISSO SANTO STEFANโ€”$797K$144K2013
PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL OF LEHIGH VALLEY INCEmployment$781K$648K1985
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF EASTON INCYouth Development$678K$606K1976
NURTURE NATURE CENTERCommunity Improvement$676K$1.4M2008
HAFFNER-TRINKLE FOUNDATION 03102000Philanthropy$637K$263K2000
SIKH SADH-SANGAT INCReligion$560K$203K2007
SHILOH MANOR INCHousing & Shelter$544K$418K2017
VOLLRATH FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$527K$83K2005
NIEDBALA FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$450K$99K2002
ST ANTHONYS YOUTH CENTER OF EASTON PAโ€”$384K$399K1981
EASTON AREA NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS INCHuman Services$369K$388K1978
MARK JEFFERSON CONFLUENCE INCArts & Culture$345K$122K2021
GREATER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$327K$349K2023
EASTON PHILLIPSBURGH MUSLIMASSOCIATIONReligion$302K$158K2009
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS ASSOC OF NEW JERSEY INCRecreation & Sports$289K$346K1992
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC ASSOCIATIONEducation$288K$471K2003
R RICHARD KNAUSS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$286K$76K2014
MARY MEUSER MEMORIAL LIBRARYโ€”$273K$308K1964
MISS PA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONโ€”$249K$208K2017
GIRL IN COOPERATION GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER INCRecreation & Sports$244K$680K2000
PALMER TOWNSHIP ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONEducation$229K$274K2019
GREATER LEHIGH VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOUNDATIONโ€”$216K$225K1985
UNFINISHED BUSINESS FOUNDATIONHealth Care$214K$73K2016

Easton, PA has 295 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.9B. The most common category is Recreation & Sports, with 36 organizations. 25 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 101.4 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1934.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

442

Total Approved

$154.0M

Jobs Supported

3,449

Per 10K Residents

152.0

SBA loans

+65.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

81

Top Lender

PNC Bank, National Association

57 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

418

Total Amount

$130.1M

Avg Loan

$311,194

Median Loan

$101,750

SBA Guaranteed

$98.9M(76%)

Jobs Supported

3,044

5045% of all loans

Loans

24

Total Amount

$23.9M

Avg Loan

$997,083

Median Loan

$476,500

7(a) โ€” 95%504 โ€” 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

84

19% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$41.8M

27% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$498,174

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services69 loans
NAICS 72
$27.6M
Other Services49 loans
NAICS 81
$11.8M
Health Care & Social Assistance47 loans
NAICS 62
$16.0M
Retail Trade40 loans
NAICS 44
$15.4M
Retail Trade25 loans
NAICS 45
$2.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Universal Industrial Gases Inc.10$16.8M
Easton Nazareth Properties Llc1$5.0M
Vinco Academy Llc1$4.4M
Checkerprop Pennsylvania Uhler Road, Llc1$4.3M
149 Labrador Holdings Llc2$3.4M
Modern Precast Concrete Inc1$3.2M
Buckl Architects Inc.1$3.0M
Weyerbacher Brewing Co. Inc.10$2.9M
Aircare Environmental Services Inc.2$2.7M
Earth First Recycling Llc2$2.1M

Easton, PA has received 442 SBA loans totaling $154.0M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 418 loans (95% of the total), supporting 3,044 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 24 loans totaling $23.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Easton is PNC Bank, National Association with 57 loans. That works out to 152.0 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

16

Total Population

245,895

Avg Median Income

$103,483

Avg Home Value

-$41,367,379

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
088043,066$106,250$439,100N/A14.1
088488,376$129,509$393,800$1,52132.7
0886531,078$78,519$244,200$1,24841.5
088866,493$157,850$424,000$1,84615.5
1801740,463$88,946$310,600$1,53516.8
1802021,144$122,610$348,900$1,49313.0
1804017,183$108,994$347,800$1,41017.3
1804244,797$75,806$205,900$1,24522.1
1804529,896$109,068$301,300$1,80219.3
1805511,947$90,087$293,800$1,27320.0
18063277$61,964$203,900$7900.4
1806427,073$102,857$354,700$1,23538.5
180772,195$97,188$381,200$1,16813.4
18081282$113,681N/AN/A0.5
18083463$108,333$264,400$1,3750.7
180851,162$104,063$275,000$1,3750.4

Easton, PA has 16 ZIP codes with a combined population of 245,895. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $103,483. The average median home value is -$41,367,379. The average median monthly rent is -$83,332,126.

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