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Edinburgh

Indiana · 4,435 residents · 3.106 sq mi
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Edinburgh has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $105,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,435
−2%since 2000
from 4,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,428 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+16%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Edinburgh
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,170 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,278
+54%since 2000
from $14,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−9%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Edinburgh on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(4,431)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(48)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(4,028)
Black0.8%(34)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(237)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other1.7%(73)
Diversity Score18.8%(833)
Diversity Score
19
+498%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edinburgh, Indiana?

Edinburgh, Indiana has about 4,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edinburgh, Indiana?

The typical household in Edinburgh, Indiana earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edinburgh, Indiana expensive?

In Edinburgh, Indiana, the median home is worth about $105,400, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Edinburgh, Indiana?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Edinburgh, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edinburgh, Indiana?

About 14.9% of people in Edinburgh, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edinburgh, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Edinburgh, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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