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Eden, NC

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Eden, NC Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

15,356population

36.8median age

This community is a community of 15,356 with a median age of 36.8. The population is predominantly White (60%) with a significant Black community (25.6%). Median household income is $47,260. 85.1% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 55%, with a median home value of $120,700.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60%9,211

Black

25.6%3,931

Hispanic/Latino

8.4%1,294

Two or More

5%768

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.4%65

Asian

0.2%36

Other

0.2%26

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%25

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%819

High School Diploma

31.8%3,338

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%952

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%1,589

Associate's Degree

9.3%977

Bachelor's Degree

8.3%866

Master's Degree

3.1%320

Professional Degree

0.3%31

Doctorate

0.3%32

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

$120,700median home value

$799median rent

55%homeownership

7,434total units

13.8%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 55%

Renter 45%

Home Values

Under $50K

16%565

$50K–$100K

26.2%924

$100K–$150K

17.4%613

$150K–$200K

18.6%656

$200K–$300K

14.4%507

$300K–$500K

5.7%201

$500K–$1M

1.5%52

$1M+

0.3%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

638

$500–$750

553

$750–$1,000

779

$1,000–$1,250

554

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

3.4%252

2000–2009

5.8%433

1990–1999

10.4%772

1980–1989

11.4%846

1970–1979

14.4%1,072

1960–1969

15.1%1,121

1950–1959

13.3%987

1940–1949

9.2%686

1939 or earlier

17%1,265

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58.7%3,762

Utility Gas

37.3%2,388

No Fuel

1.4%87

Wood

1%63

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%49

Other

0.7%48

Solar

0.2%13

Household Economyi

$47,260median household income

$29,097per capita income

18.6%poverty rate

8.3%unemployment

6,978labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.3%404

$10K–$15K

7.9%504

$15K–$20K

8.9%572

$20K–$25K

7.4%476

$25K–$30K

5.6%360

$30K–$35K

4.3%277

$35K–$40K

4.9%315

$40K–$45K

2.4%156

$45K–$50K

3.6%232

$50K–$60K

5.8%373

$60K–$75K

14.6%938

$75K–$100K

10.3%658

$100K–$125K

7%449

$125K–$150K

3.9%252

$150K–$200K

3.5%222

$200K+

3.5%222

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

284

Residentsi

499

Avg. Tenant Renti

$282/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers62 homes77% occupied$387/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8216 homes84% occupied$252/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC6 homes

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $47,260/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $14K/yr

83.1%

Very low income$14K–$24K/yr

15.7%

Low income$24K–$38K/yr

1.2%

Who Receives This Housing

82.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

53.6% of subsidized households are minority

22.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5323.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

225

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,312

Avg. Commutei

24.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

6,391

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

769(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured