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Eden

North Carolina · 15,527 residents · 14.22 sq mi
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Eden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,900. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,527
−2%since 2000
from 15,908 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,092 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+5%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K15K15K16K16K1990201020202024Eden
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,670 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,407
+14%since 2000
from $15,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(11,819)
Black22.1%(3,511)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(372)
Asian0.3%(48)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(7,688)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(10,661)
Black23.6%(3,662)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(753)
Asian0.7%(105)
Other2.4%(365)
Diversity Score58.9%(9,147)
Diversity Score
59
+22%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
12.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, North Carolina?

Eden, North Carolina has about 15,527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eden, North Carolina?

The typical household in Eden, North Carolina earns about $30,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eden, North Carolina expensive?

In Eden, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Eden, North Carolina?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Eden, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eden, North Carolina?

About 24.4% of people in Eden, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eden, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Eden, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 289 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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