Easton, California

Easton is a census-designated place in Fresno County, California, United States. The population was 2,083 at the 2010 census, up from 1,966 at the 2000 census. Easton is located 7.5mi south of downtown Fresno, at an elevation of 276 feet .GeographyAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 3.0sqmi, all of it land.HistoryEaston post office was established in 1881, moved in 1883, and closed in 1902. It reopened in 1952. The name honors O.W. Easton, land agent.Demographics2010The 2010 United States Census reported that Easton had a population of 2,083. The population density was 691.7 people per square mile (267.1/km²). The racial makeup of Easton was 1,248 (59.9%) White, 13 (0.6%) African American, 58 (2.8%) Native American, 68 (3.3%) Asian, 0 (0.0%) Pacific Islander, 593 (28.5%) from other races, and 103 (4.9%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,308 persons (62.8%).