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Eden

South Dakota · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 0.154 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 124 residents. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
221
+128%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,435 / sq mi
+128%since 2000
from 630 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
+1%since 2000
from 53.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
45931411892371990201020202024Eden
2024221
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$134,267
+798%since 2000
from $14,947 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.4%
+61.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
−37%since 2010
from 0.658 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade42.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information1.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$775
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
12.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.0%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(8)
Diversity Score8.7%(19)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.6 min
−25%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.3%
+53.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
70.0%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2016
from 94.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, South Dakota?

Eden, South Dakota has about 221 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Eden, South Dakota expensive?

In Eden, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Eden, South Dakota?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Eden, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eden, South Dakota?

About 1.4% of people in Eden, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eden, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Eden, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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