Eden, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 136 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +7.9%
 
Males: 77  (56.9%)
Females: 59  (43.1%)
Median resident age:

33.3 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 39194

Estimated median household income in 2022: $-663,319,807 (it was $24,286 in 2000)
Eden $-663,319,807
MS $52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $7,481 (it was $16,675 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-717,439,293 (it was $25,000 in 2000)
Eden $-717,439,293
MS $162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $193,892; detached houses: $129,790; mobile homes: $223,105
March 2022 cost of living index in Eden: 77.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 59.2%
(31.8% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 65.6% for Black residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 75.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Eden, MS (2022)
    • 14770.3%Black alone
    • 4320.6%White alone
    • 125.7%Hispanic
    • 62.9%Two or more races
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Ancestries: African (15.0%), American (10.2%), English (5.5%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 115 feet

Land area: 0.48 square miles.

Population density: 281 people per square mile   (very low).

Eden, Mississippi map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Eden village:

1.0% ($243)
Mississippi:

0.7% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (46.5 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (148.8 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (372.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Yazoo City, MS (3.2 miles ),
Silver City, MS (3.5 miles ),
Tchula, MS (3.8 miles ),
Louise, MS (3.9 miles ),
Belzoni, MS (4.1 miles ),
Lexington, MS (4.3 miles ),
Pickens, MS (4.6 miles ),
Cruger, MS (4.9 miles )

Latitude: 32.99 N, Longitude: 90.32 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 662

Distribution of median household income in Eden, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Eden, MS in 2022

Eden satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.7%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +30 (+31.2%).
Most common industries in Eden, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (18.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (14.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.4%)
  • Public administration (7.4%)
  • Construction (7.4%)
  • Food (7.4%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (7.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (13.3%)
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Truck transportation (13.3%)
  • Utilities (13.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (13.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (13.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Food & beverage stores (33.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (25.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (16.7%)
  • Public administration (16.7%)
  • Food (8.3%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (0.0%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Eden, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (7.4%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (7.4%)
  • Cashiers (7.4%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other protective service workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (13.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (13.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.3%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (25.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (16.7%)
  • Cashiers (16.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (16.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.3%)

Average climate in Eden, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Eden-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 131% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 2/21/1971, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 15.2 miles away from the Eden village center killed 13 people and injured 182 people.

On 3/9/1992, a category F4 tornado 20.9 miles away from the village center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Eden-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 251% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 183.4 miles away from Eden center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 179.9 miles away from Eden center
On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 220.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 185.7 miles away from the city center
On 5/4/2001 at 06:42:12, a magnitude 4.7 (4.2 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 187.2 miles away from Eden center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 152.2 miles away from Eden center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Yazoo County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 12, Storms: 11, Tornadoes: 11, Freezes: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Mudslide: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Eden topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Eden:

  • MARTHA COKER GREEN HOUSE HOME (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; YAZOO CITY, MS)
  • HERITAGE MANOR OF YAZOO CITY (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; YAZOO CITY, MS)
  • OASIS HEALTH AND REHAB OF YAZOO CITY, LLC (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; YAZOO CITY, MS)
  • KINGS DAUGHTERS HOSPITAL SWING BED (Hospital, about 10 miles away; YAZOO CITY, MS)
  • FMC YAZOO CITY (Dialysis Facility, about 11 miles away; YAZOO CITY, MS)
  • GENESIS HOSPICE CARE OF YAZOO CITY (Hospital, about 11 miles away; YAZOO CITY, MS)

Amtrak station near Eden:

  • 11 miles: YAZOO CITY (222 W. BROADWAY) . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eden:

  • Holmes Community College (about 24 miles; Goodman, MS; Full-time enrollment: 5,352)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 34 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,100)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 37 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,233)
  • Mississippi College (about 46 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Belhaven University (about 48 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 3,147)
  • Jackson State University (about 49 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)
  • Hinds Community College (about 51 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Eden Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Eden include: Eden Baptist Church (A), Morning Star Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Yazoo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.2%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

10.3%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 2.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Eden:

Marital status in Eden, MS
  • Never married: 51.8%
  • Now married: 27.1%
  • Separated: 6.3%
  • Widowed: 2.9%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Eden:

  • High school or higher: 49.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 15.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.8
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Eden, MS (based on Yazoo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,77342
Black Protestant2,48615
Mainline Protestant2,03216
Catholic7792
Other391
None14,956-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Yazoo County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Yazoo County:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Here:

5.92 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Yazoo County:

3.14 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Yazoo County:

12.7%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

36.4%
State:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

10.3%
Mississippi:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Eden:

42.5%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

37.8%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

31.4
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

25.3%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Eden:

12.6%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Eden:

6.7
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Eden:

35.8%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Eden:

46.7%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Eden:

84.4%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Eden, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$5,757
Totals for Government 0$0 7$5,757

Eden government finances - Expenditure in 2012 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $41,000 ($301.47)
    General Public Buildings: $8,000 ($58.82)
    Air Transportation: $6,000 ($44.12)
  • Current Operations - Electric Utilities: $288,000 ($2117.65)
    Gas Utilities: $99,000 ($727.94)
    Police Protection: $22,000 ($161.76)
    Water Utilities: $18,000 ($132.35)
    Local Fire Protection: $18,000 ($132.35)
    Regular Highways: $15,000 ($110.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $15,000 ($110.29)
    Solid Waste Management: $12,000 ($88.24)
    Central Staff Services: $5,000 ($36.76)
    General Public Buildings: $5,000 ($36.76)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $3,000 ($22.06)
    Financial Administration: $3,000 ($22.06)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,000 ($7.35)
    Air Transportation: $1,000 ($7.35)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Electric Utilities: $13,000 ($95.59)
    Local Fire Protection: $8,000 ($58.82)
    Regular Highways: $4,000 ($29.41)
    Gas Utilities: $2,000 ($14.71)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($7.35)
    Police Protection: $1,000 ($7.35)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $100,000 ($735.29)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($14.71)

Eden government finances - Revenue in 2012 (per resident):

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $15,000 ($110.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $4,000 ($29.41)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $19,000 ($139.71)
    Air Transportation: $10,000 ($73.53)
    Other: $7,000 ($51.47)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $4,000 ($29.41)
    General Local Government Support: $1,000 ($7.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $3,000 ($22.06)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($14.71)
    General Revenue - Other: $2,000 ($14.71)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $317,000 ($2330.88)
    Gas Utilities: $110,000 ($808.82)
    Water Utilities: $25,000 ($183.82)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $49,000 ($360.29)
    Other: $1,000 ($7.35)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($110.29)
    Other License: $2,000 ($14.71)

Eden government finances - Debt in 2012 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $49,000 ($360.29)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $43,000 ($316.18)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $6,000 ($44.12)

Eden government finances - Cash and Securities in 2012 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $194,000 ($1426.47)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,000 ($14.71)

Strongest AM radio stations in Eden:

  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIIN (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RIDGELAND, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WELZ (1460 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BELZONI, MS; Owner: ZOO-BEL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOAD (1300 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eden:

  • WJNS-FM (92.1 FM; YAZOO CITY, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WYAB (93.1 FM; YAZOO CITY, MS; Owner: SSR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAGR-FM (102.5 FM; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WBYP (107.1 FM; BELZONI, MS; Owner: ZOO-BEL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WYJS (105.9 FM; PICKENS, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMAO-FM (90.9 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGNG (106.3 FM; TCHULA, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFMN (97.3 FM; FLORA, MS; Owner: WFMN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Eden:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WMAO-TV (Channel 23; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 318ft / 97.2mTotal length
  • $2,565,000Total costs
  • 10,020Total average daily traffic
  • 1,333Total average daily truck traffic
  • 10,463Total future (year 2038) average daily traffic
New bridges in Eden, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 51970-1979
  • 41990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Eden, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Theodore K Kalick, 8.3 Mi E Of Int Us Hwy 4 Se (Lat: 33.013889 Lon: -90.231944), Type: 92.0, Structure height: 28051 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Canadian National, Licensing_manager@cn.Ca, North Building, Suite 500, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 347-7196

  • Theodore K Kalick, 8.3 Mi E Of Int Us Hwy 4 Se (Lat: 33.013889 Lon: -90.231944), Type: 92.0, Structure height: 28051 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Canadian National, Licensing_manager@cn.Ca, North Building, Suite 500, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 347-7196

  • Michael O'Connell, 8.3 Mi E Of Int Us Hwy 4 Se (Lat: 33.013889 Lon: -90.231944), Type: 92.0, Structure height: 28051 m, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Canadian National, Licensing_manager@cn.Ca, North Building, Suite 500, Washi-ngton, Phone: (202) 347-7196

  • 8.3 Mi E Of Int Us Hwy 4 Se (Lat: 33.013889 Lon: -90.231944), Type: 92.0, Overall height: 91.4 m, Registrant: Illinois Central Railroad Company, Chica-go, Phone: (708) 206-3500


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • STATION, 8.3 Mi E Of Int Us Hwy 4 Se (Lat: 33.014000 Lon: -90.232028), Overall height: 92 m, Call Sign: WNTU803,
    Assigned Frequencies: 952.181 MHz, 928.181 MHz, Grant Date: 12/24/1998, Expiration Date: 03/31/2009, Cancellation Date: 06/06/2009, Phone: (708) 206-6605

  • STATION, 8.3 Miles E Of Int Us Hwy 4 Se (Lat: 33.014000 Lon: -90.232028), Overall height: 92 m, Call Sign: KCH97,
    Assigned Frequencies: 959.150 MHz, 6735.00 MHz, 6855.00 MHz, 6835.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/14/1998, Expiration Date: 05/14/2008, Cancellation Date: 03/05/2008, Phone: (708) 206-6739


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Eden, MS
  • 67.8%Electricity
  • 20.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.9%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Eden, MS
  • 45.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.2%Electricity
  • 9.1%Utility gas


Eden compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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