Living in Eden, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eden · Census data 2020–2024
Eden has 151 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $53,056 (6% lower than the Mississippi median).
Eden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Eden at a glance
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 34.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $53,056State: $56,447
- Homeowners
- 74%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Eden a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Eden median household income
The median household income in Eden is $53,056 and the income per person is $14,528. 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Eden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 60
- Owner-occupied
- 74%
- Renter-occupied
- 26%
- Vacant
- 16.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.02
Eden demographics
- Population
- 151
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 37.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.6%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 4.6%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eden ›
Education in Eden
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Eden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eden
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 64%
Eden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eden | 151 | $53,056 | — | — |
| Yazoo City | 10,219 | $28,157 | $103,000 | $767 |
| Benton | 603 | $66,979 | — | — |
| Silver City | 219 | $66,667 | $131,300 | $525 |
| Tchula | 1,802 | $35,417 | $49,000 | $518 |
| Louise | 178 | $22,379 | — | — |
| Belzoni | 1,306 | $34,318 | $109,600 | $732 |
| Lexington | 1,350 | $48,417 | $88,500 | $685 |
| Pickens | 969 | $30,036 | $83,400 | — |
More for people moving to Eden
Eden ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Eden: FAQ
What is the median household income in Eden, MS?
The median household income in Eden is $53,056, 6% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Eden, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Mississippi median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.8%.
What is the median age in Eden?
The median age in Eden is 34.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Eden?
The average commute to work in Eden is 40 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eden?
The unemployment rate in Eden is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eden?
6.2% of adults in Eden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: