EASTON, TX

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.

"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.

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

Geography

Easton is located at (32.386874, –94.585589), 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

2020 census

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. 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.

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.

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.