Easton, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Easton, Texas
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Location of Easton, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| Counties | Gregg, Rusk |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 272 ft (83 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 499 |
| • Density | 204.5/sq mi (78.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
75641
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| Area code(s) | 903, 430 |
| FIPS code | 48-22192 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410393 |
| Website | https://cityofeastontx.com/home |
Easton is a small city located in the state of Texas, United States. It is unique because it sits across two different counties: Gregg and Rusk.
In 2020, about 499 people lived in Easton. This number was just a little bit less than the 510 people who lived there in 2010.
Where is Easton?
Easton is in the eastern part of Texas. The city covers an area of about 2.5 square miles (6.4 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Easton?
Easton has a diverse population. In 2020, there were 499 people living in the city. These people lived in 163 households, with 120 of those being families.
The population of Easton has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 203 | — | |
| 1960 | 220 | 8.4% | |
| 1970 | 297 | 35.0% | |
| 1980 | 333 | 12.1% | |
| 1990 | 401 | 20.4% | |
| 2000 | 524 | 30.7% | |
| 2010 | 510 | −2.7% | |
| 2020 | 499 | −2.2% | |
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Schools in Easton
Students in Easton attend different schools depending on which county they live in.
- If you live in the Gregg County part of Easton, you would go to schools in the Longview Independent School District.
- If you live in the Rusk County part of Easton, you would go to schools in the Tatum Independent School District.
Longview High School is the main high school for students in the Longview ISD area of Easton. After high school, students can also attend Kilgore College. This college serves the Longview ISD area and parts of the Tatum ISD area.
