East Mountain Authority

East Mountain is a middle-income village of 958 with home prices 1.4× below the Texas median.

East Mountain, Texas

Population in East Mountain stands at 958 — placing it among the smaller communities of Gregg County, Texas. The median household income stands at $64,375.

Definition and scope

East Mountain is a chartered municipality within Gregg County, Texas, Texas. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Longview, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

East Mountain has approximately 958 residents. The median age is 40.5 years. Roughly 65% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $196,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 73.4%
• Black or African American: 5.5%
• Hispanic or Latino: 18.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in East Mountain is $64,375. Poverty rate stands at 9.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.4%. Educational attainment: 15.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for East Mountain:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

In The Trenches Airport provides commercial air service for the area. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Gregg County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Longview, Texas.

Geography and climate

East Mountain sits at an elevation of 258 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.