Eden, LaGrange County, Indiana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Eden, Indiana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Eden, Indiana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Eden, Indiana. The estimated population of Eden, Indiana is 4,814 people, with a median age of 21.8.

We can look at the total population in Eden over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,814
+6.69%
+9.16%
2020
4,512
+0.76%
-
2019
4,478
+0.86%
-
2018
4,440
+0.68%
-
2017
4,410
- -

Population of Eden, Indiana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.9%
93.8%
+2.24%
Black/African American
0%
0%
0.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
1%
2.8%
-64.29%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
3%
+3.33%
Other
0%
0.4%
-100.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Eden, Indiana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 21.8 +0.93% 21.4 +1.42% 26.2 +0.77%
2020 21.6 +9.09% 21.1 +10.47% 26 +25.6%
2019 19.8 -2.46% 19.1 -9.48% 20.7 +2.99%
2018 20.3 +1.5% 21.1 +11.64% 20.1 0%
2017 20 - 18.9 - 20.1 -

The median age of Eden, Indiana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 510 +14.98% 561 -13.31% 573 484
10 to 19 595 +5.7% 541 -4.25% 620 509
20 to 29 253 +70.54% 331 -22.28% 479 252
30 to 39 260 -7.36% 240 +8.54% 238 259
40 to 49 223 +31.98% 208 -1.74% 301 203
50 to 59 141 +10.23% 137 +63.38% 153 237
60 to 69 67 +61.02% 73 +54.7% 114 114
70+ 149 -31.19% 121 +51.76% 104 174

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Eden, Indiana is $79,488.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Eden.

  • Under 25
    $78,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $81,979.00
  • 45 to 64
    $104,653.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,538.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Eden, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Eden, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Eden, Indiana is currently $109,808.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

12.66% of households in Eden are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Eden against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.53%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    18.53%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    26.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Eden is $25,121.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Eden by the total population of Eden.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Eden, Indiana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Eden to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    3.30%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15.74%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.36%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    73.10%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Eden that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Eden over the age of 16 is 3,093.

Of those people, a total of 64.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Eden is 61.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 465 87.30% 3.40%
20 to 24 years 396 92.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 335 58.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 253 60.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 445 55.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 568 58.60% 21.30%
55 to 59 years 125 56.80% 11.30%
60 to 64 years 157 53.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 144 65.30% 2.10%
75 years and over 205 18.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Eden. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,957 64.70% 5.00%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2 50.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 34 76.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 100 45.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 41 78.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,957 64.70% 5.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Eden as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Eden is 1,891, with median earnings of $45,505.00.

Women in Eden, Indiana earning approximately 56.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,891 $45,505.00
Male 1,456 $54,514.00
Female 435 $30,859.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 105 $75,469.00
Business and Financial 28 $4,833.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $16,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 7 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 55 $6,679.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 85 $15,905.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00
Sales 117 $26,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 44 $21,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 254 $54,853.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $30,878.00
Production 837 $54,797.00
Transportation and Material Moving 95 $7,318.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 99 $76,406.00 6 $33,125.00
Business and Financial 23 $4,417.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 20 $16,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 52 $6,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $16,336.00 26 $13,214.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 60 $47,222.00 57 $10,694.00
Office and Administrative Support 22 $22,188.00 22 $7,143.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 246 $60,278.00 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $30,878.00 0 $0.00
Production 652 $62,933.00 185 $43,472.00
Transportation and Material Moving 87 $7,266.00 8 $11,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,090 households in Eden, with an average household size of 4.42 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 999 families in Eden with an average family size of 4.7 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 933 9 57 91
Average Household Size 4.73 6.78 4.35 0
Total Families 933 9 57 0
Average Household Size 4.72 6.78 3.95 0

Poverty

Of the 999 families in Eden, 3.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Eden:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,141 housing units in Eden, Indiana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,090 95.53%
Vacant 51 4.47%

6.22% of the total 1,141 housing units in Eden are rental units. This is approximately 71 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 949 are occupied by the owner - or 83.17% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Eden is $818.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Eden that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    70
  • Less than $500
    10
  • $500 to $999
    61
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Eden is $431,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Eden that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    60
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    59
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    41
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    75
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    110
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    251
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    298
  • $1,000,000 or more
    55

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Eden. The chart below shows the number of properties in Eden that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    258
  • 1940 to 1949
    31
  • 1950 to 1959
    6
  • 1960 to 1969
    78
  • 1970 to 1979
    83
  • 1980 to 1989
    121
  • 1990 to 1999
    316
  • 2000 to 2009
    178
  • 2010 to 2013
    70
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Eden that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    601
  • 1 vehicle available
    101
  • 2 vehicles available
    136
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    252

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Eden get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Eden that commute to work in a particular way.

18.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Eden.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    88
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    223
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    378
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    313
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    283
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    71
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    154
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    27
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    53
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    82
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    31
  • 90 or more minutes
    13

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Eden, Indiana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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