CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Eden

Texas · 1,100 residents · 2.379 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Eden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,804. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 1,461 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $77,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,100
−57%since 2000
from 2,561 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
462 / sq mi
−57%since 2000
from 1,077 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+41%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9331K2K2K3K1990201020202024Eden
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,804
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,636 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,043
+16%since 2000
from $12,119 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+54%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Eden on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53%(583)
Black0.9%(10)
Hispanic / Latino42.7%(470)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other2.6%(29)
Diversity Score66.3%(729)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
55.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+142%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
16.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
Female
25.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
Foreign born
36.3%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−64.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Eden

Harlem
Pop 2,420
Lake Placid
Pop 2,599
Bowling Green
Pop 2,448
Cleveland
Pop 2,683
Places similar to Eden
Head to head

Compare Eden to nearby cities

EDEN VS
San Angelo
Income$65,864+95%
Home value$187,600+143%
Population100,640+4377%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDEN VS
Brownwood
Income$48,981+45%
Home value$144,400+87%
Population18,635+729%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDEN VS
Abilene
Income$62,648+85%
Home value$183,700+138%
Population131,588+5754%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDEN VS
Fredericksburg
Income$64,534+91%
Home value$460,300+496%
Population11,893+429%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Eden, Texas?

Eden, Texas has about 1,100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eden, Texas?

The typical household in Eden, Texas earns about $33,804 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Eden, Texas?

About 4.7% 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 20.7% of people in Eden, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eden, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Eden, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 445 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
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 →