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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eden

Maryland · 793 residents · 5.585 sq mi
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Eden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,408. Population has grown 29% since 2009. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
793
+29%vs 2009
vs 613 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Median age
37.4
−20%vs 2009
vs 46.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5697018339651K2000201020202024Eden
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 57.2%(57)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 97.1%(56)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.4%(67)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 196.2%(49)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.2%(41)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(91)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.7%(148)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.6%(108)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6412.7%(101)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 746.4%(51)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.8%(22)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.3%(2)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,408
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $37,449 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,716
−65%vs 2009
vs $38,930 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.3%
−18.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $27,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $645 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+5.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 82.3% in 2009
12.3% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Eden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(353)
Black32%(196)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(460)
Black38.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
American40.6%(427)
English10.3%(108)
German7.8%(82)
Irish4.7%(49)
Italian1.4%(15)
Portuguese0.8%(8)
Scottish0.8%(8)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 13.7% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.1%
−20.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 83.8% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.7%(106)
Married49.2%(146)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.2%(45)
Women 15+
Never married26.8%(104)
Married50%(194)
Widowed5.7%(22)
Divorced17.5%(68)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, Maryland?

Eden, Maryland has about 793 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eden, Maryland?

The typical household in Eden, Maryland earns about $34,408 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Eden, Maryland?

About 8.3% 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 8.3% of people in Eden, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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