City · Georgia
Edison, Georgia
Edison, city, in Calhoun County, Georgia. Edison had 1,145 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,230 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,340 (±249). GEOID 1326448.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,145
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,230 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,340 ±249
Median household income
$29,375
±$11,418 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$64,500
±$11,462 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$418
±$36 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Edison and what county is it in?
Edison is a city in Calhoun County, Georgia. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 526 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Edison, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,145 people lived in Edison on July 1, 2025, down 6.2% since 2020, while Georgia grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,230 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,340 (±249).
| Measure | Edison | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,340 ±249 | 5,498 | no clear change |
| Households | 482 ±94 | 1,593 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.35 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 539 ±103 | 2,030 | no clear change |
Edison's population since 2000
From 1,340 in 2000 to 1,145 in 2025: down 14.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edison as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edison?
The median resident of Edison is 40.4 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 73.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 22.5%.
| Measure | Edison | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±5.2 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±6.4 pts | 15.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0% ±6.1 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 44.3% ±4.6 pts | 62.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% ±1.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 22.5% ±9.1 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 73.7% ±10.6 pts | 58.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±2.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±3.2 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±5.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.0% ±5.2 pts | 14.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 75.9% ±9.4 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.9% ±5.8 pts | 13.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±3.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.5% ±10.8 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Edison earn?
Half of Edison's 482 households earn less than $29,375 a year (±$11,418), against $46,940 in Calhoun County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $28,060 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edison | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,375 ±$11,418 | $46,940 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $44,804 ±$8,538 | $72,700 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,217 ±$3,255 | $21,477 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 40.6% ±10.8 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 56.4% ±22.2 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 57.5% ±11.8 pts | 34.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 81.7% ±7.9 pts | 83.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.5% ±8.7 pts | 77.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Edison?
Owners occupy 42.7% of Edison's occupied homes and renters 57.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $64,500 by its owner (±$11,462). The median renter pays $418 a month including utilities, and 52.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edison | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $64,500 ±$11,462 | $81,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $418 ±$36 | $546 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.7% ±18.9 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,181 ±$220 | $1,168 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 42.7% ±11.8 pts | 59.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 57.3% ±11.8 pts | 40.6% | – |
| Housing units | 539 ±103 | 2,030 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8% ±3.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 54.2% ±10.8 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.0% ±6.6 pts | 23.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±4.0 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.4% ±7.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.1% ±9.1 pts | 10.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Edison building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Edison in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Edison work and get to work?
74.9% of Edison's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes.
| Measure | Edison | Calhoun County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 39.7% ±6.6 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.6% ±9.6 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.9% ±13.9 pts | 72.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.5% ±11.5 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±12.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±4.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±8.2 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min ±5.9 | 24.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Edison?
No census tract lies mostly in Edison; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Calhoun County | 2,778 | $47,279 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Edison) · Census block assignment files
How does Edison compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edison is the 9,753rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 293rd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Edison ranks 340th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 293rd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 291st | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 278th | 360 |
| Median household income | 340th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 340th | 357 |
| Median home value | 340th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 337th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 12th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 318th | 343 |
| Median age | 95th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 310th | 354 |
| Travel time to work | 315th | 359 |
Edison's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Edison with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Edison?
20 of the 57 figures for Edison on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Edison are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Edison.