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Edna

Texas · 6,088 residents (2025 est.) · 4.134 sq mi
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Edna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,600. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $117,800. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,027
+2%since 2000
from 5,899 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,458 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,427 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+12%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,088 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Edna
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,698
+82%since 2000
from $15,193 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
−10%since 2010
from 0.518 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,055
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+24%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(3,143)
Black13.5%(796)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(1,839)
Asian0.8%(45)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.8%(4,352)
2024
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(2,843)
Black14.5%(872)
Hispanic / Latino36.5%(2,197)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other1.5%(89)
Diversity Score77.9%(4,697)
Diversity Score
78
+6%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
10.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.1%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.1%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2016
from 75.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 23.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edna, Texas?

Edna, Texas has about 6,027 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edna, Texas?

The typical household in Edna, Texas earns about $59,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edna, Texas expensive?

In Edna, Texas, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $1,055 a month.

How educated are people in Edna, Texas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Edna, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edna, Texas?

About 24.6% of people in Edna, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edna, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edna, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 684 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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