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Edom

Texas · 339 residents · 2.508 sq mi
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Edom is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% 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 $137,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
339
+5%since 2000
from 322 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 128 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+9%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2322713103493881990201020202024Edom
2024315
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,094
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,659
+79%since 2000
from $14,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.8%
+42.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(279)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino15%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.8%(114)
Diversity Score
34
+23%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.1%
−48.5 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edom, Texas?

Edom, Texas has about 339 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edom, Texas?

The typical household in Edom, Texas earns about $81,094 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Edom, Texas?

About 11.2% 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 2.1% 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 43 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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