City profile · North Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Eden, NC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Eden - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

15,353
Residents
$50,959
Median income
$122,800
Median home
$1,040
Median rent (state)

Eden - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Eden lands in the 21st percentile for household income and the 16th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

21st
percentile, household income
18th
percentile, home value
23rd
percentile, median rent
16th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Eden, NC

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 15,353 residents in Eden, a small town within North Carolina. The typical household in Eden brings in $50,959 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.2%. Eden's housing stock carries a median value of $122,800, and the median resident age is 36.9 years. 14.0% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 55.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 40 residential building permits were authorized in Eden (Building Boom), up 471% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Eden's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 2946.4 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, above the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 57.5°F with 47.1 inches of precipitation per year and 4.5 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in North Carolina run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts North Carolina at 94.3 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,040 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in North Carolina run around $215, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in Eden report an average commute of 24.0 minutes, with 84.4% driving alone and 4.0% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 71.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

15,353 residents

Census ACS 2023 - North Carolina

Median Household Income

$50,959 /yr

Poverty 17.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

94.3 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, North Carolina average

How does Eden compare to other US cities?

Here's how Eden stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 21% higher than other cities
Home value 18% pricier than other cities
Median rent 23% pricier than other cities
Safety 16% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at North Carolina, Eden ranks #110 of 195 North Carolina cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Eden's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in North Carolina, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

21stIncome percentile
16thSafety percentile

21st percentile nationally for median household income · 16th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Eden's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Eden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Eden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Eden's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$122,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 82% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Eden $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Eden, NC Eden, NC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Eden, NC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Eden, NC median $50,959/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Eden, NC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Eden, NC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
15,353
Median Income
$50,959
Median Home Value
$122,800
Median Age
36.9
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2946.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
411.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2534.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
57.5°F
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
4.5"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,200 residents15,300 residents15,400 residents15,500 residents15,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,418 residents 15,500 residents ▲ +0.5%
Eden's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
40
housing units authorized
Single-Family
40
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 7
2020 2
2021 15
2022 7
2023 10
2024 40

Permit volume increased 471% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
24.0 minutes
Drive Alone
84.4%
Carpool
9.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.3%
Work from Home
4.0%
Other
2.3%

Based on 6,668 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for North Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$215
estimated/month

Estimates reflect North Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a North Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Eden sits in

Cost of Living Index
94.3
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,040/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
71.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in North Carolina

Hendersonville
15,253 people
Belmont
15,140 people
Laurinburg
15,079 people
Roanoke Rapids
15,024 people
Henderson
14,922 people
Davidson
14,852 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Eden's 15,353 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Uvalde, TX
15,344 people
Coto de Caza, CA
15,363 people
New Haven, IN
15,339 people
Monroe, GA
15,336 people
Minneola, FL
15,371 people
La Palma, CA
15,375 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Eden's $50,959 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dyer, TN
$50,962 median income
Pine Ridge, SD
$50,954 median income
South Charleston, OH
$50,952 median income
Marcus Hook, PA
$50,952 median income
Detmold, MD
$50,951 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Eden, NC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Eden, NC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 60.2% 28.9% 6.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.4% White 60.2% Black or African American 28.9% Asian 0.3% American Indian 1.5% Native Hawaiian 0.4% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 6.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Eden compares to nearby North Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Eden (this city) 15,353 $50,959
Hendersonville 15,253 $52,337
Belmont 15,140 $86,442
Laurinburg 15,079 $39,258
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NC FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Eden, NC?

What is the population of Eden, NC? +

Eden, NC counts 15,353 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Eden, NC? +

Eden households earn a median of $50,959 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Eden? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Eden; the closest available measure is the North Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 94.3 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within North Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Eden, NC safe? +

Eden has a total crime rate of 2946.4 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Eden, NC? +

A typical home in Eden is worth $122,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Eden? +

Eden has an average annual temperature of 57.5°F, 47.1 inches of precipitation, and 4.5 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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