Profile for Easton, Pennsylvania, PA

Easton is at the confluence of the Delaware and Lehigh rivers

Settled in 1752 by Thomas Penn, son of William Penn. Opening of the Lehigh Canal and discovery of coal nearby spurred growth as a shipping center

Crayola crayons are made here; the factory is open for tours

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 158. The number of murders and homicides was 1. The violent crime rate was 6 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Sally Jessy Raphael, talk show host
· Larry Holmes, heavyweight boxer
· Robert Weaver, Olympic wrestler

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Panera Bread, Starbucks

Easton attractions: Bushkill Park

Historic sites and museums: Hugh Moore Historical Park, National Canal Museum, Crayola Factory

Colleges and universities: Lafayette College

Support for libraries: Local government funding for the local library system, in fiscal years 2001-2002, was below the national average. (See library links below.)

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 126

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19% of Easton residents report German ancestry, and 11% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Easton ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Easton was $15,949, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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15% of Easton residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Historic districts in Easton include College Hill Residential Historic District, Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal, Easton Historic District ... View historic districts

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Median rent in Easton, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $480.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $938.

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Libraries in Easton include Easton Area Public Library, Mary Meuser Memorial Library, Palmer Library, South Side Branch ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Easton include Express-Times

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Northampton County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Easton political report.

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The average commute time for Easton workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

Hotels in Easton include Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites.

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