Eden, NY Demographics
A map of Eden's Population by Race
Eden, New York has an estimated population of 3,113, a decrease from the 3,346 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 92.9% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.4% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 10.3% in 2020 and 13.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Eden is ranked the 484th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 465th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Eden's White Population
2,892 residents of Eden, or 92.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eden is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Eden ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eden's White population has declined by an estimated 8.7%. White residents' share of Eden's population has decreased from 94.7% to 92.9%.
Eden is more White than neighboring North Collins (86.1% White), Highland-on-the-Lake (92% White), and North Boston (92.6% White). Eden is less White than neighboring Wanakah (98.9% White), and Hamburg (93.2% White).
Eden's Black Population
43 residents of Eden, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eden is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Eden ranks 951st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Black population has grown by an estimated 115.0%. Black residents' share of Eden's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.4%.
Eden is more Black than neighboring North Collins (0% Black), Wanakah (0% Black), Hamburg (0.9% Black), and North Boston (0% Black). Eden is less Black than neighboring Highland-on-the-Lake (1.7% Black).
Eden's Asian Population
5 residents of Eden, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eden is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Eden ranks 1056th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Asian residents' share of Eden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.
Eden is more Asian than neighboring North Collins (0% Asian), and Highland-on-the-Lake (0% Asian). Eden is less Asian than neighboring Wanakah (0.7% Asian), Hamburg (1% Asian), and North Boston (0.6% Asian).
Eden's Hispanic Population
66 residents of Eden, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eden is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Eden ranks 1164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Eden's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.1%.
Eden is more Hispanic than neighboring Wanakah (0% Hispanic), Highland-on-the-Lake (1.9% Hispanic), Hamburg (1.8% Hispanic), and North Boston (0.6% Hispanic). Eden is less Hispanic than neighboring North Collins (7.2% Hispanic).
Eden's Native American/Other Population
14 residents of Eden, or 0.4% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Eden ranks 1070th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.
Eden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wanakah (0% Native American/Other), and North Boston (0% Native American/Other). Eden is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Collins (3.3% Native American/Other), Highland-on-the-Lake (0.7% Native American/Other), and Hamburg (0.5% Native American/Other).
Eden's Multiracial Population
93 residents of Eden, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eden is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Eden ranks 793rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Eden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Eden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.
Eden is more Multiracial than neighboring Wanakah (0.4% Multiracial), and Hamburg (2.6% Multiracial). Eden is less Multiracial than neighboring North Collins (3.3% Multiracial), Highland-on-the-Lake (3.6% Multiracial), and North Boston (6.2% 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.