Easton, Texas

Coordinates: 32°23′13″N 94°35′8″W / 32.38694°N 94.58556°W / 32.38694; -94.58556
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Easton, Texas
City
Location of Easton, Texas
Location of Easton, Texas
Coordinates: 32°23′13″N 94°35′8″W / 32.38694°N 94.58556°W / 32.38694; -94.58556
Country United States
State Texas
CountiesGregg, Rusk
Area
[1]
 • Total2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2)
 • Land2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
272 ft (83 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total499
 • Density200/sq mi (79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75641
Area code903
FIPS code48-22192[2]
GNIS feature ID1356774[3]
Websitehttps://cityofeastontx.com/home

Easton is a city in Gregg and Rusk counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 510 at the 2010 census, and 499 at the 2020 census.[4]

"Easton, Texas" is the title of the fourth episode of the CBS Western television series Trackdown, starring Robert Culp as Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman. The episode aired on October 25, 1957. In the story line, a railroad official is robbed, and his head clerk played by Dabbs Greer, is mortally wounded. Townspeople mistakenly consider the clerk a hero.[5]

Easton is also briefly mentioned in the 1950s B movie The Giant Gila Monster.

Geography

Easton is located at 32°23′13″N 94°35′8″W / 32.38694°N 94.58556°W / 32.38694; -94.58556 (32.386874, –94.585589),[6] mostly in Gregg County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.4 km2).None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1950203—
19602208.4%
197029735.0%
198033312.1%
199040120.4%
200052430.7%
2010510−2.7%
2019 (est.)515[7]1.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

Easton racial composition[9]
(NH = Non-Hispanic)[a]
Race Number Percentage
White (NH) 59 11.82%
Black or African American (NH) 259 51.9%
Pacific Islander (NH) 1 0.2%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) 7 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 173 34.67%
Total 499

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 499 people, 163 households, and 120 families residing in the city.

2000 census

At the census of 2000, there were 524 people, 178 households, and 139 families residing in the city.[2] The population density was 210.4 people per square mile (81.3/km2). There were 191 housing units at an average density of 76.7/sq mi (29.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 22.90% White, 66.98% African American, 9.16% from other races, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.65% of the population. In 2020, its population was 499 and its population was predominantly African American or some other race.[4]

The median income for a household in the city was $28,250, and the median income for a family was $29,545 in 2000. Males had a median income of $30,865 versus $19,231 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,178. About 15.4% of families and 19.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.8% of those under age 18 and 35.1% of those age 65 or over. At the 2020 American Community Survey, its median income was $29,844.[12]

Education

The Gregg County portion of Easton is served by the Longview Independent School District, while the Rusk County portion is served by the Tatum Independent School District.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  4. ^ a b "2020 Race and Population". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-20.
  5. ^ "Trackdown". Classic TV Archives. Retrieved April 14, 2012.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  9. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-20.
  10. ^ http://www.census.gov [not specific enough to verify]
  11. ^ "About the Hispanic Population and its Origin". www.census.gov. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
  12. ^ "2020 Annual Income Estimates". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2022-05-20.
  1. ^ Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.[10][11]
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