Town · Connecticut
Easton, Connecticut
Easton, town, in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. Easton had 7,838 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,605 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,670 (±31). GEOID 0912023890.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,838
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,605 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,670 ±31
Median household income
$222,604
±$46,257 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$783,100
±$50,804 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$3,205
±$1,138 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Easton and what county is it in?
Easton is a town in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 27.4 square miles of land, 277 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Easton: Plattsville (CDP, 1,131 in 2020).
Easton is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Easton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,838 people lived in Easton on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 7,605 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,670 (±31).
| Measure | Easton | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,670±31 | 329,259 | – |
| Households | 2,539±166 | 119,633 | – |
| Average household size | 3.02±0.20 | 2.67 | – |
| Housing units | 2,606±159 | 126,039 | – |
Easton's population since 2000
From 7,272 in 2000 to 7,838 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Easton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Easton?
The median resident of Easton is 45.0 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 4.1%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Easton | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0±3.8 | 39.8 | – |
| Under 18 years | 25.4%±3.2 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±3.8 pts | 16.0% | – |
| Male | 53.4%±2.4 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0%±2.5 pts | 26.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1%±4.6 pts | 51.9% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.1%±2.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±2.0 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±2.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7%±2.8 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6%±4.0 pts | 34.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4%±1.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| With a disability | 8.7%±2.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±3.3 pts | 8.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.7%±1.3 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 73.1%±5.2 pts | 41.7% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 36.6%±4.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.3%±4.2 pts | 89.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Easton earn?
Half of Easton's 2,539 households earn less than $222,604 a year (±$46,257), against $89,667 in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Easton | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $222,604±$46,257 | $89,667 | – |
| Mean household income | $270,983±$31,167 | $139,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $90,918±$10,865 | $52,385 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 6.9%±3.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7%±8.3 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.1%±1.7 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.9%±1.3 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.6%±1.4 pts | 91.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Easton?
Owners occupy 88.1% of Easton's occupied homes and renters 11.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $783,100 by its owner (±$50,804). The median renter pays $3,205 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Easton | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $783,100±$50,804 | $428,800 | – |
| Median gross rent | $3,205±$1,138 | $1,546 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.1%±17.8 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $4,000 or more | $2,832 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.1%±6.7 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.9%±6.7 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 2,606±159 | 126,039 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±13.1 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 97.2%±3.0 pts | 53.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.2%±4.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.3%±5.8 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Easton building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Easton in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Easton work and get to work?
67.8% of Easton's workers drive alone and 21.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Easton | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.5%±5.1 pts | 66.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±2.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.8%±6.7 pts | 64.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.3%±4.6 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.8%±2.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 21.3%±5.5 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.9 min±3.7 | 31.3 min | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Easton?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Easton (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $201,576 (Tract 1051) to $248,250 (Tract 1052).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1051Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 4,122 | $201,576 |
| Tract 1052Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | 3,548 | $248,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Easton) · Census block assignment files
How does Easton compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Easton is the 1,583rd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 86th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Easton ranks 17th of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 86th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 46th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 243rd | 303 |
| Median household income | 17th | 294 |
| Per capita income | 41st | 303 |
| Median home value | 36th | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 15th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 94th | 202 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28th | 297 |
| Median age | 148th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 75th | 300 |
| Work from home | 92nd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 47th | 302 |
Easton's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Easton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Easton?
18 of the 57 figures for Easton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Easton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.