CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Eden

Maryland · 803 residents · 5.585 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Salisbury metro area
Compare
The short version

Eden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $107,600. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 64% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
803
+1%since 2000
from 793 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
144 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 142 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+32%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5697018339651K2000201020202024Eden
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,149
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,408 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,315
+26%since 2000
from $13,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,600
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
16.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+217%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Eden on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(460)
Black38.2%(303)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(483)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(443)
Black32.6%(262)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(55)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other4%(32)
Diversity Score72.1%(579)
Diversity Score
72
+18%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Eden

Medley
Pop 1,075
Archer
Pop 1,159
Southport
Pop 873
DeLand Southwest
Pop 1,024
Places similar to Eden
Head to head

Compare Eden to nearby cities

EDEN VS
Salisbury
Income$58,576+88%
Home value$227,300+111%
Population33,845+3114%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDEN VS
Seaford
Income$54,016+73%
Home value$224,300+108%
Population9,165+770%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDEN VS
Ocean Pines
Income$91,824+195%
Home value$380,100+253%
Population12,351+1073%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDEN VS
Cambridge
Income$47,323+52%
Home value$257,900+140%
Population13,457+1178%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, Maryland?

Eden, Maryland has about 803 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eden, Maryland?

The typical household in Eden, Maryland earns about $31,149 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 $107,600, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Eden, Maryland?

About 10.3% 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 27.1% of people in Eden, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Maryland
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Eden with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →