City · North Carolina
Eden, North Carolina
Eden, city, in Rockingham County, North Carolina. Eden had 15,500 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,421 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 15,356 (±50). GEOID 3720080.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,500
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,421 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,356 ±50
Median household income
$47,260
±$8,635 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $72,388
Median home value
$120,700
±$15,636 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $288,900
Median gross rent
$799
±$92 (90% margin)
North Carolina: $1,228
Where is Eden and what county is it in?
Eden is a city in Rockingham County, North Carolina. It covers 14.2 square miles of land, 1,084 residents per square mile in 2020.
Eden is in the Greensboro-High Point, NC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Eden, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,500 people lived in Eden on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than North Carolina (+7.2%). The 2020 Census counted 15,421 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 15,356 (±50).
| Measure | Eden | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,356 ±50 | 92,131 | +301 |
| Households | 6,410 ±422 | 39,606 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.36 ±0.15 | 2.30 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,434 ±436 | 43,868 | no clear change |
Eden's population since 2000
From 15,908 in 2000 to 15,500 in 2025: down 2.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Eden 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 Eden?
The median resident of Eden is 36.8 years old; 22.2% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 25.6%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Eden | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 ±2.7 | 44.7 | −6.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.2% ±2.1 pts | 20.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9% ±2.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 46.3% ±2.7 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.4% ±2.6 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.0% ±5.3 pts | 69.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 25.6% ±4.9 pts | 17.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0% ±2.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.2% ±2.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.4% ±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 19.9% ±2.6 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.4% ±2.9 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1% ±3.2 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.9% ±2.4 pts | 17.0% | −5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7% ±1.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.2% ±3.7 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Eden earn?
Half of Eden's 6,410 households earn less than $47,260 a year (±$8,635), against $57,053 in Rockingham County and $72,388 in North Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $42,972 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Eden | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,260 ±$8,635 | $57,053 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,401 ±$8,185 | $76,096 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,097 ±$3,290 | $32,991 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.2% ±3.8 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.1% ±8.0 pts | 23.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.2% ±5.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.5% ±4.6 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.5% ±4.5 pts | 85.0% | – |
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 Eden?
Owners occupy 55.0% of Eden's occupied homes and renters 45.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,700 by its owner (±$15,636). The median renter pays $799 a month including utilities, and 46.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Eden | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,700 ±$15,636 | $168,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $799 ±$92 | $810 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.1% ±10.0 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $961 ±$54 | $1,214 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.0% ±5.1 pts | 72.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 45.0% ±5.1 pts | 27.9% | – |
| Housing units | 7,434 ±436 | 43,868 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1% ±4.6 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3% ±4.5 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% ±2.6 pts | 16.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.4% ±1.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.0% ±3.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0% ±3.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
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 Eden building?
Builders took permits for 51 new housing units in Eden in 2025 (51 in single-family houses), 3.3 per 1,000 residents against 7.7 across North Carolina.
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 Eden work and get to work?
80.6% of Eden's workers drive alone and 4.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.3%.
| Measure | Eden | Rockingham County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.9% ±3.6 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3% ±3.2 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.6% ±5.0 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±4.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.2% ±1.7 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.9 min ±2.9 | 27.0 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 Eden?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Eden, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,836 (Tract 402) to $63,786 (Tract 404).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 404Rockingham County | 6,467 | $63,786 |
| Tract 403Rockingham County | 3,897 | $46,010 |
| Tract 402Rockingham County | 3,529 | $41,836 |
| Tract 405.01Rockingham County | 3,175 | $45,962 |
| Tract 405.02Rockingham County | 2,620 | $60,777 |
| Tract 411Rockingham County | 6,327 | $63,247 |
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 Eden) · Census block assignment files
How does Eden compare with other places in North Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Eden is the 2,361st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 70th-most populous of 549 in North Carolina.
Eden ranks 338th of 434 places in North Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 70th | 549 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 270th | 331 |
| Residents per square mile | 161st | 443 |
| Median household income | 338th | 434 |
| Per capita income | 304th | 443 |
| Median home value | 405th | 438 |
| Median gross rent | 314th | 395 |
| Poverty rate | 125th | 341 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 393rd | 421 |
| Median age | 330th | 442 |
| Owner-occupied share | 328th | 443 |
| Work from home | 272nd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 193rd | 439 |
Eden's figures with every place in North Carolina (CSV)
Every place in North Carolina, sortable · Compare Eden 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 Eden?
8 of the 57 figures for Eden 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 Eden 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 Eden.