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Eden

Texas · 2,248 residents (2025 est.) · 2.379 sq mi
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Eden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,321. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 831 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,100. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,730
−32%since 2000
from 2,561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+22%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,248 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9331K2K2K3K1990201020202024Eden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,321
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,636 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,324
+43%since 2000
from $12,119 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
+2%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
27.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+11%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
23
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.7%(1,195)
Black1.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino51.4%(1,317)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(1,645)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.2%(696)
Black9%(155)
Hispanic / Latino47.2%(816)
Asian2.3%(39)
Other1.4%(24)
Diversity Score75.9%(1,313)
Diversity Score
76
+18%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
+25.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+126%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
Female
29.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.8%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−73.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2016
from 43.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2016
from 54.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, Texas?

Eden, Texas has about 1,730 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eden, Texas?

The typical household in Eden, Texas earns about $47,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eden, Texas expensive?

In Eden, Texas, the median home is worth about $78,100, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Eden, Texas?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Eden, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eden, Texas?

About 17.3% of people in Eden, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eden, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eden, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 185 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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