Easton, Maryland
Easton: town and the county seat of Talbot County, Maryland, United States.
About
Easton is a town located in the county of Talbot in the U.S. state of Maryland. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,945 and a population density of 532 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 16,611 inhabitants.
The town was created 236 years ago in 1789.
Quick Facts about Easton
| Population | 16,611 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maryland (United States) |
| County | Talbot County |
| Area | 30 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.7743,-76.0763 |
| Altitude | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Capital city | Easton is capital of Talbot County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1790 (236 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:57:34 (23rd September 2026) |
| Postal code | 21601 |
| Density | 554 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 70℉ Rain Showers Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Easton is located at 38°46'27"N 76°4'35"W (38.7742800, -76.0763300).
Easton map
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Weather
Rain showers likely before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Easton increased by 4.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 15,945 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,450 | 3.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,601 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 16,691 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 16,671 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 16,641 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,533 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 16,511 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 16,571 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 16,671 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 16,611 | -0.36% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Easton
1Idlewild Park
115 Idlewild Ave, Easton, MD 21601, United States View details
Phone: +14108222525
2Academy Art Museum
106 South St, Easton, MD 21601, United States View details
Phone: +14108222787 | Website available
3Tuckahoe Steam & Gas Association
11472 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601, United States View details
Phone: +14108229868 | Website available
4Far Eastern Shore Winery
8370 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601, United States View details
Phone: +14106908756 | Website available
5Pickering Creek Audubon Center
11450 Audubon Ln, Easton, MD 21601, United States View details
Phone: +14108224903 | Website available
Where to Eat in Easton
1Eating Easton
40 E Dover St, Easton, MD 21601, United States View details
Phone: +14106354130
People born in Easton (31)
People born in Easton, including cyclist Bobby Lea, politician James Harry Covington, politician Robert Henry Goldsborough, .
More notable people
- Philip Francis Thomas (American politician (1810-1890)) he was born in 12/09/1810
- Harry Hughes (American politician (1926-2019)) he was born in 13/11/1926
- Chris Moore (film producer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Forrest Shreve (American botanist (1878-1950)) he was born in 01/01/1878
- John Bozman Kerr (American politician) he was born in 05/03/1809
- Harold Baines (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 15/03/1959
- John Blake Rice (American politician) he was born in 28/05/1809
- Kelley Gibson (American basketball player and sports coach) she was born in 10/11/1976
- Delino DeShields Jr. (American professional baseball center fielder) he was born in 16/08/1992
- A. Katherine Grieb (American theologian and New Testament professor) she was born in 03/06/1949
- Charles Sidney Winder (Confederate Army general) he was born in 18/10/1829
- David A. Whiteley (horse trainer) he was born in 21/10/1944
- James Rouse (American businessman) he was born in 26/04/1914
- Jeannie Haddaway (American politician) she was born in 30/04/1977
- Jody Schulz (American football player) he was born in 17/08/1960
- L. Paige Marvel (American judge) she was born in 06/12/1949
- Richard F. Colburn (American politician) he was born in 09/02/1950
- Samuel J. Seymour (Witness of Lincoln assassination) he was born in 28/03/1860
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Easton, MD. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 162168 | Chesapeake College | Wye Mills (MD) | 21679-0008 |
Nearby Transit Stations (21)
Rail and bus stations connected to Easton, MD. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESN | Easton Airport, Maryland | 29137 Newman Road | BUS |
| CDE | Cambridge, Maryland | 100 Heron Boulevard | BUS |
| KNT | Kent Island, MD | 3206 Main Street | BUS |
| SLS | Salisbury (BayRunner Shuttle), Maryland | 547E Riverside Drive | BUS |
| SLY | Salisbury, Maryland | 350 Cypress St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Easton.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Easton Post Office | Easton (MD) | 21601 |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Easton, Pennsylvania city in Pennsylvania, United States of America. with a population of 27,364 people.
- Easton, Pennsylvania city in Pennsylvania, United States of America. with a population of 26,978 people.
- Easton, Massachusetts town in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. with a population of 25,116 people.
- Easton, Connecticut town in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States. with a population of 7,466 people.
- Easton, New York human settlement in Washington County, New York, United States of America. with a population of 2,209 people.
- Easton, California census-designated place in Fresno County, California. with a population of 2,083 people.
- Easton, Wisconsin civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin. with a population of 1,130 people.
Other cities in Talbot County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Talbot County , MD.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Michaels | 1,029 | Town in Talbot County, Maryland, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Easton distances to largest Maryland cities