Eden, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 472, Eden's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Eden is a small community located in Wyoming, within Sweetwater County. The total population is 472. It ranks as the 87th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Eden is 36.6 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 35.4% of the population under 18, Eden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Eden is $89,625. This is 18% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.1%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Eden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $146,900. Housing costs are 53% lower than the state median of $309,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Eden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Eden is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 28.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (28.6% vs 10.7%).

Education

15.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Eden, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.