Eden, NC Demographics

A map of Eden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	9,211	9,400	60.0%	61.0%
Black	3,931	3,952	25.6%	25.6%
Hispanic	1,294	1,156	8.4%	7.5%
Multiracial	768	628	5.0%	4.1%
Native American/Other	116	138	0.8%	0.9%
Asian	36	147	0.2%	1.0%

Eden, North Carolina has an estimated population of 15,356, a less than 1% change from the 15,421 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.0% White, 25.6% Black, 8.4% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eden has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Eden, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 56.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eden is ranked the 70th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Eden was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eden's White Population

9,211 residents of Eden, or 60.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eden is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Eden ranks 483rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eden's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Eden's population has decreased from 61.0% to 60.0%.

Eden is more White than neighboring Ridgeway (53% White), and Reidsville (52.1% White). Eden is less White than neighboring Sandy Level (71% White), Wentworth (75.3% White), and Stoneville (69.8% White).

Eden's Black Population

3,931 residents of Eden, or 25.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eden is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Eden ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Eden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.6%.

Eden is more Black than neighboring Wentworth (14.7% Black), and Stoneville (12.4% Black). Eden is less Black than neighboring Sandy Level (29% Black), Ridgeway (44.6% Black), and Reidsville (31.6% Black).

Eden's Asian Population

36 residents of Eden, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eden is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Eden ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 75.5%. Asian residents' share of Eden's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Eden is more Asian than neighboring Sandy Level (0% Asian), Wentworth (0% Asian), Ridgeway (0% Asian), and Stoneville (0% Asian). Eden is less Asian than neighboring Reidsville (0.4% Asian).

Eden's Hispanic Population

1,294 residents of Eden, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eden is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Eden ranks 306th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Eden's population has increased from 7.5% to 8.4%.

Eden is more Hispanic than neighboring Sandy Level (0% Hispanic), Ridgeway (0% Hispanic), and Reidsville (6.4% Hispanic). Eden is less Hispanic than neighboring Wentworth (8.5% Hispanic), and Stoneville (11.9% Hispanic).

Eden's Native American/Other Population

116 residents of Eden, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eden is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Eden ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Eden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sandy Level (0% Native American/Other), Wentworth (0.3% Native American/Other), Ridgeway (0.7% Native American/Other), and Stoneville (0.2% Native American/Other). Eden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Reidsville (1.2% Native American/Other).

Eden's Multiracial Population

768 residents of Eden, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eden is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Eden ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 22.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Eden's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.0%.

Eden is more Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Level (0% Multiracial), Wentworth (1.2% Multiracial), and Ridgeway (1.7% Multiracial). Eden is less Multiracial than neighboring Stoneville (5.7% Multiracial), and Reidsville (8.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.