Easton, California


Easton is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 1,972 at the 2020 census, down from 2,083 at the 2010 census. Easton is located south of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 276 feet.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of, all of it land.

History

Easton post office was established in 1881, moved in 1883, and closed in 1902. It reopened in 1952. The name honors O.W. Easton, a land agent.

Demographics

Easton appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1970 U.S. census; and as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. census.

2020

The 2020 United States census reported that Easton had a population of 1,972. The population density was. The racial makeup of Easton was 823 White, 23 African American, 83 Native American, 73 Asian, 2 Pacific Islander, 742 from other races, and 226 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,330 persons.
The whole population lived in households. There were 615 households, out of which 210 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 320 were married-couple households, 37 were cohabiting couple households, 153 had a female householder with no partner present, and 105 had a male householder with no partner present. 98 households were one person, and 59 were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.21. There were 478 families.
The age distribution was 487 people under the age of 18, 180 people aged 18 to 24, 502 people aged 25 to 44, 440 people aged 45 to 64, and 363 people who were 65years of age or older. The median age was 37.4years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males.
There were 653 housing units at an average density of, of which 615 were occupied. Of these, 443 were owner-occupied, and 172 were occupied by renters.
In 2023, the US Census Bureau estimated that the median household income was $92,446, and the per capita income was $50,077. About 9.6% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line.

2010

The 2010 United States census reported that Easton had a population of 2,083. The population density was. The racial makeup of Easton was 1,248 White, 13 African American, 58 Native American, 68 Asian, 0 Pacific Islander, 593 from other races, and 103 from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,308 persons.
The Census reported that 2,083 people lived in households, 0 lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 0 were institutionalized.
There were 629 households, out of which 266 had children under the age of 18 living in them, 369 were opposite-sex married couples living together, 91 had a female householder with no husband present, 50 had a male householder with no wife present. There were 32 unmarried opposite-sex partnerships, and 5 same-sex married couples or partnerships. 102 households were made up of individuals, and 46 had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.31. There were 510 families ; the average family size was 3.66.
The population age distribution is 566 people under the age of 18, 231 people aged 18 to 24, 474 people aged 25 to 44, 532 people aged 45 to 64, and 280 people who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
There were 667 housing units at an average density of, of which 629 were occupied, of which 423 were owner-occupied, and 206 were occupied by renters. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 5.5%. 1,365 people lived in owner-occupied housing units and 718 people lived in rental housing units.

Notable residents