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Edison

Georgia · 1,340 residents · 2.34 sq mi
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Edison has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,191. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,900. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,340
+13%since 1990
from 1,188 in 1990
1990 – 2025
573 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 508 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+3%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9301K1K1K2K1990201020202024Edison
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,191
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,100 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,409
+39%since 1990
from $7,500 in 1990
US average: $21,522
34.2%
−6.2 ptssince 1990
from 40.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$243
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184 in 1990
US average: $602
61.7%
−6.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
38.3% rent
2.3
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic43%(511)
Black57%(677)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score61.3%(728)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.2%(418)
Black67.2%(900)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.9%(749)
56
−9%since 1990
from 61 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 12.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.6%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.9 min
+8%since 1990
from 16.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Edison, Georgia?

Edison, Georgia has about 1,340 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Edison, Georgia?

The typical household in Edison, Georgia earns about $19,191 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 $43,900, and the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Edison, Georgia?

About 12.4% 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 34.2% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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