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Edison

Georgia · 1,531 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 $28,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,000. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,531
+14%since 2000
from 1,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
654 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9301K1K1K2K1990201020202024Edison
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,259
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,191 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,785
+42%since 2000
from $10,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 34.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $243 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.5%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30%(459)
Black63.7%(975)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(66)
Asian1%(16)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score62.8%(962)
Diversity Score
63
+12%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.2%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−2%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.6%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edison, Georgia?

Edison, Georgia has about 1,531 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edison, Georgia?

The typical household in Edison, Georgia earns about $28,259 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 $71,000, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Edison, Georgia?

About 15.4% 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 27.3% 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 343 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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