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Eden

Maryland · 823 residents · 5.585 sq mi
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Eden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,686. 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 more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,400. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
823
+4%since 2000
from 793 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
147 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.4
+19%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5697018339651K2000201020202024Eden
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,686
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,408 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,529
+130%since 2000
from $13,716 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.558
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+104%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(460)
Black38.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(483)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.1%(486)
Black33.9%(279)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other4.2%(34)
Diversity Score67.5%(555)
Diversity Score
67
+11%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+87%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% 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
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% 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
9.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.3%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
60.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, Maryland?

Eden, Maryland has about 823 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eden, Maryland?

The typical household in Eden, Maryland earns about $36,686 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 $81,400, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Eden, Maryland?

About 15.2% 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 27.9% 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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