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Edison

California · 449 residents · 1.012 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 52.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
+4%since 2023
from 430 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
444 / sq mi
+4%since 2023
from 425 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−1%since 2023
from 37.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
23230237344351420202024Edison
2024449
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,322
−14%since 2023
from $21,254 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
+17%since 2023
from 0.258 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
31.0%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.3%(358)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.9%(150)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(449)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 35 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
36.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 55.8% in 2023
Female
48.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
Foreign born
50.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
2.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
97.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edison, California?

Edison, California has about 449 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Edison, California?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Edison, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edison, California?

About 52.6% of people in Edison, California live below the federal poverty line.

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