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Edom

Texas · 372 residents (2025 est.) · 2.508 sq mi
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Edom is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $212,500. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
315
−2%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.6
−30%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:372 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2322713103493881990201020202024Edom
2024315
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,417
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,370
+154%since 2000
from $14,343 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.5%
+56.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.378
+2%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,125
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
23.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+14%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(89)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.4%(121)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(5)
Diversity Score61.5%(194)
Diversity Score
62
+124%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−45.7 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 89.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edom, Texas?

Edom, Texas has about 315 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edom, Texas?

The typical household in Edom, Texas earns about $96,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edom, Texas expensive?

In Edom, Texas, the median home is worth about $212,500, and the typical rent is about $1,125 a month.

How educated are people in Edom, Texas?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Edom, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edom, Texas?

About 5.7% of people in Edom, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edom, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edom, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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