Population 23,607 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Eden
Household size in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.33 | 2.50 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.46 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Eden has 2.40 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across the Greensboro area. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7 | 37.6 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.7 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.9 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.3 | 39.7 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 | +2.3 |
Eden skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 39.7 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the south.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 13.1% | 12.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 13.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Eden than nationally: 12.9%, against 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Greensboro area. The single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Eden
Renters in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 33.8% | 31.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.8% | 36.0% | 34.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 37.4% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.2% | 36.2% | 33.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Eden is about as common as it is nationally: 37.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Nearly half of owners (47.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 11.5% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 11.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 11.8% | 12.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 10.2% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Eden than nationally: 13.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1980 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1982 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1983 | 1990 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +7 | +6 |
The housing in Eden is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only two have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $553 | $740 | $789 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $619 | $804 | $868 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $679 | $888 | $981 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $835 | $1,154 | $1,317 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$282 | +$414 | +$528 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Eden costs $835 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $282 a month from 2006–10, a 51% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Eden
Bachelor's degrees in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 26.1% | 27.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.3% | 27.2% | 29.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 29.3% | 32.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 32.6% | 36.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +6.5 pts | +8.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Eden: 14.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, as it has nationally. Of the 332 North Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 74.2% | 83.3% | 84.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.9% | 85.3% | 86.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.6% | 86.8% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.0% | 89.0% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.9 pts | +5.7 pts | +5.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Eden never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.9 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Eden
| Period | Eden | Greensboro area | North Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 9.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 10.8% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 4.6% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −4.5 pts | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Eden than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Eden compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden | 2.40 | 42.3 | 12.9% | 37.2% | 13.3% | 1970 | $835 | 14.2% | 86.0% | 7.2% |
| Wentworth | 2.27 | 46.7 | 7.0% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 1985 | $878 | 18.9% | 89.5% | 8.6% |
| Stoneville | 2.35 | 45.9 | 8.1% | 16.7% | 6.9% | 1981 | $939 | 14.8% | 81.0% | 5.7% |
| Leaksville Junction | 2.48 | 49.2 | 21.9% | 28.3% | 29.2% | 1978 | $892 | 12.6% | 88.5% | 5.3% |
| Ridgeway | 2.66 | 44.7 | 11.4% | 17.6% | 20.1% | 1975 | $724 | 16.5% | 86.8% | 3.6% |
| Brosville | 2.51 | 48.3 | 21.8% | 29.8% | 27.8% | 1978 | $913 | 13.9% | 88.2% | 7.0% |
| Ruffin | 2.37 | 45.6 | 13.1% | 17.7% | 13.5% | 1981 | $698 | 12.9% | 84.7% | 3.5% |
| Reidsville | 2.33 | 43.8 | 13.6% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 1980 | $870 | 20.7% | 86.4% | 6.0% |
| Glenwood | 2.62 | 43.0 | 21.7% | 14.1% | 6.9% | 1990 | $1,211 | 9.9% | 97.7% | 0.0% |
| Mayodan | 2.12 | 52.4 | 10.6% | 33.9% | 10.4% | 1966 | $729 | 10.2% | 78.7% | 3.1% |
| Monroeton | 1.98 | 60.0 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 4.8% | 1980 | $1,037 | 19.5% | 82.6% | 0.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Eden. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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