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Edom

Texas · 375 residents · 2.508 sq mi
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Edom has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,208. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
+16%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.4
−3%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2322713103493881990201020202024Edom
2024315
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,208
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,792
+38%since 2000
from $14,343 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.6%(130)
Diversity Score
35
+26%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edom, Texas?

Edom, Texas has about 375 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edom, Texas?

The typical household in Edom, Texas earns about $35,208 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 $87,700, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Edom, Texas?

About 6.2% 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 18.1% 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 79 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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