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21601

Easton, MD

Total Population
23,589
Median Household Income
$80,434
Median Home Value
$348,700
Median Rent
$1,180

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$80,434
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$348,700
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,180
100% above state median
Median Age
49.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Easton, MD

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 40.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 49.4 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.0%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$80,434
+7.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-55,919,744
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.27 people

Total Households
10,211
Family Households
44.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
26.2%
#2 Industry
Finance
25.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
16.1%
Total Employed Residents:6,566

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
5.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.9%
171 workers
Public Transit
0.9%
80 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,037
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.0%
10,591 employed
Labor Force
10,850
220 unemployed
Median Age
49.4 years
Per Capita Income
$50,696
Poverty Rate
10.0%

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