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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Edna

Texas · 5,899 residents · 4.134 sq mi
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Edna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,300. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,899
+10%since 1990
from 5,343 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,427 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,292 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.4
−1%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Edna
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,450 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,193
+55%since 1990
from $9,781 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $306 in 1990
US average: $602
62.7%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
37.3% rent
1.6
−25%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(4,029)
Black16.4%(878)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(1,402)
Asian0.6%(30)
Diversity Score72.4%(3,870)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(3,143)
Black13.5%(796)
Hispanic / Latino31.2%(1,839)
Asian0.8%(45)
Diversity Score73.8%(4,352)
74
+2%since 1990
from 72 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.7%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−1%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Edna, Texas?

Edna, Texas has about 5,899 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Edna, Texas?

The typical household in Edna, Texas earns about $29,000 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 $46,300, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Edna, Texas?

About 12.2% 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 20.8% 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 556 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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