Easton, California facts for kids
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Easton
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Location in Fresno County and the state of California
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 Easton, California
Location in California
Easton, California
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Fresno |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Land | 3.01 sq mi (7.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 276 ft (84 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,972 |
| • Density | 654.93/sq mi (252.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
93706
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| Area code(s) | 559 |
| FIPS code | 06-20928 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 277503, 2408041 |
Easton is a small community in Fresno County, California, United States. It used to be known as Covel or Covell. Easton is a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Easton is located about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) south of downtown Fresno. It sits at an elevation of 276 feet (84 meters) above sea level.
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Geography
Easton covers a total area of about 3.0 square miles (7.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its borders.
History
The Easton post office first opened in 1881. It moved once in 1883 and then closed in 1902. Later, it reopened in 1952. The community was named after O.W. Easton, who was a land agent in the area.
Population Facts
Easton has a population of 1,972 people, according to the 2020 United States Census. This is a small change from the 2010 census, when the population was 2,083.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Easton had 2,083 residents. About 60% of the people were White, and a large number, about 63%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 629 households in Easton. Many of these households, about 42%, had children under 18 living in them. The average household had about 3.31 people.
The population included people of all ages:
- About 27% were under 18 years old.
- About 11% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Easton was about 35.1 years. Most homes were owned by the people living in them, with about 67% being owner-occupied.
2000 Population Details
In 2000, Easton had a population of 1,966 people. The community had 623 households. The average household size was 3.16 people.
About 30% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 35 years.
Famous People From Easton
Easton has been home to some well-known individuals:
- Marjaree Mason: A person for whom the Marjaree Mason Center in Fresno County is named. This center helps people in need.
- Deshawn Stevenson: A professional basketball player who played for teams like the Dallas Mavericks. He lived in Easton.
- Matt Garza: A professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for teams like the Chicago Cubs. He grew up and went to high school in Easton.
See also
In Spanish: Easton (California) para niños
