Eden, North Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Eden, North Carolina is 15,353 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 67th-largest city in North Carolina. The median household income is $50,959, the median home value is $122,800, and the median age is 36.9.

The population has declined 1.9% since 2010 (15,695 → 15,399).

15,353

Population

1080

People / sq mi

$50,959

Median Income

$122,800

Median Home Value

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Eden covers 14.2 sq mi of land at 1080 people per square mile.

About Eden, NC

Educational attainment is the headline number in Eden: 14.0% of adults 25 and older have a four-year degree. With 15,353 residents, Eden is a city in North Carolina.

The typical household earns $50,959, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 17.2%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $122,800, with typical rent around $816.

College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 14.0%, below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 4.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

Eden city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Eden city had a population of 15,695 in 2010 and 15,399 in 2024, a -1.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 15,695 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.13%.

Eden city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

15,399

Population (2024)

15,695

Population (2010)

15,695

Peak (2010)

-0.13%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	15,695	-	-	estimate
2011	15,588	-107	-0.68%	estimate
2012	15,453	-135	-0.87%	estimate
2013	15,350	-103	-0.67%	estimate
2014	15,304	-46	-0.30%	estimate
2015	15,245	-59	-0.39%	estimate
2016	15,208	-37	-0.24%	estimate
2017	15,023	-185	-1.22%	estimate
2018	14,896	-127	-0.85%	estimate
2019	14,886	-10	-0.07%	estimate
2020	15,416	+530	+3.56%	estimate
2021	15,299	-117	-0.76%	estimate
2022	15,372	+73	+0.48%	estimate
2023	15,357	-15	-0.10%	estimate
2024	15,399	+42	+0.27%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	60.2%
Black or African American	28.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.8%
Two or More Races	0.1%

Economy & Income

$50,959

Median Household Income

$27,463

Per Capita Income

17.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$122,800

Median Home Value

$816

Median Rent

52.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

84.5%

High School+

14.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

84.4%

Public Transit

4.0%

Work From Home

25.0 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

25.0%

Foreign Born

94.0%

Non-English at Home

6.2%

Veterans

19.3%

With Disability

90.2%

Health Insurance

86.7%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Manufacturing	22.5%
Professional, Scientific & Management	17.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	11.2%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	10.6%
Retail Trade	6.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	6.1%
Construction	5.1%
Information	3.1%
Public Administration	3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.3%
Agriculture & Mining	0.1%

Largest cities in North Carolina

Charlotte (886,283)Raleigh (470,763)Greensboro (298,564)Durham (288,465)Winston-Salem (250,887)Fayetteville (209,692)Cary (176,686)Wilmington (118,578)High Point (115,263)Concord (106,518)View all North Carolina cities →

Largest counties in North Carolina

Wake County (1,151,009)Mecklenburg County (1,130,906)Guilford County (542,987)Forsyth County (386,740)Cumberland County (336,749)

Part of North Carolina

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Metro areas in North Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eden, North Carolina has a population of 15,353 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 67th-largest city in North Carolina.

The median household income in Eden, North Carolina is $50,959, with 17.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Eden, North Carolina is $122,800, with median monthly rent at $816 and a homeownership rate of 52.5%.

The median age in Eden, North Carolina is 36.9 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The population has declined 1.9% since 2010 (15,695 → 15,399).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.