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Eden

Maryland · 1,053 residents · 5.59 sq mi
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Eden is home to 1,053 people in Maryland. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 30.3, younger than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 62% less than in Maryland as a whole. Median home value sits at $54,000. 1% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,053
+33%since 2000
from 793 in 2000
2000 – 2024
189 / sq mi
+72%since 2009
from 110 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
30.3
−19%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
5.59 sq mi
Population, 20002024
5697018339651K2000201020202024Eden
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.2%(118)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.5%(153)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412%(126)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.4%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417%(179)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(134)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 542.5%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.3%(193)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748%(84)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.7%(18)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$39,559
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,408 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$20,443
+49%since 2000
from $13,716 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
12.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.417
−25%since 2010
from 0.558 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information46.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food31.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$54,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
63.3%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.93 people
+38%since 2009
from 2.13 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
52.2%
+33.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−56.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.4
+83%since 2009
from 0.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
5
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(460)
Black38.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.5%(384)
Black39.5%(416)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(130)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(123)
85
+22%since 2009
from 70 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American40.6%(427)
English10.3%(108)
German7.8%(82)
Irish4.7%(49)
Italian1.4%(15)
Portuguese0.8%(8)
Scottish0.8%(8)
Section 05

Education

4.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+33.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.7 min
+199%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
57.1%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
30.7%
+25.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
12.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
19.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
72.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
4.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
45.1%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
24.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
22.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2013
from 13.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
84.4%
+47.9 ptssince 2017
from 36.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2020
from 82.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 94.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2016
from 78.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married70.5%(239)
Widowed4.4%(15)
Divorced25.1%(85)
Women 15+
Never married10.1%(32)
Married69.1%(219)
Widowed6.9%(22)
Divorced13.9%(44)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2013
from 13.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
21.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
2.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
66.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
28.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
87.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2020
from 69.0% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)9.1%(14)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era35.1%(54)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 154 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, Maryland?

Eden, Maryland has about 1,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eden, Maryland?

The typical household in Eden, Maryland earns about $39,559 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eden, Maryland expensive?

In Eden, Maryland, the median home is worth about $54,000.

How educated are people in Eden, Maryland?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eden, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eden, Maryland?

About 12.3% of people in Eden, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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