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Georgia · 1,145 residents (2025 est.) · 2.34 sq mi
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Edison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $64,500. The poverty rate of 40.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 62% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,340
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+6%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,145 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9301K1K1K2K1990201020202024Edison
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,191 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,217
+65%since 2000
from $10,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
+8%since 2010
from 0.485 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,500
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$418
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
57.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−4%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(418)
Black67.2%(900)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.9%(749)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.5%(302)
Black73.7%(988)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.7%(36)
Diversity Score50.6%(678)
Diversity Score
51
−10%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+8%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.7%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.0%
−65.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.5%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 56.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 92.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2016
from 7.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edison, Georgia?

Edison, Georgia has about 1,340 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edison, Georgia?

The typical household in Edison, Georgia earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edison, Georgia expensive?

In Edison, Georgia, the median home is worth about $64,500, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Edison, Georgia?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Edison, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edison, Georgia?

About 40.6% of people in Edison, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edison, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Edison, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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