Edison is a city located in Calhoun County Georgia. Edison has a 2024 population of 1,161. Edison is currently declining at a rate of -1.36% annually and its population has decreased by -5.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,225 in 2020.
The average household income in Edison is $51,327 with a poverty rate of 38.51%. The median age in Edison is 43.2 years: 43.4 years for males, and 42.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edison was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 901 | 73.31% |
| White | 319 | 25.96% |
| Other race | 9 | 0.73% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 392 | 2.99 | 59.4 | 40.6 |
| Non Family | 133 | 1.47 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Female | 127 | 3.94 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Married | 110 | 3.45 | 69.1 | 30.9 |
| Male | 22 | 4.41 | 100 | 0 |
3.72
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
59.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 153 | 18.77% |
| Associates Degree | 43 | 5.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 71 | 8.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 0.98% |
| High School Graduate | 269 | 33.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40 | 4.91% |
| Some College | 231 | 28.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 511 | 352 | 15 |
| White | 300 | 268 | 64 |
| Other Race | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,063 | $23,013 | $15,288 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $9,509 | $8,918 | $14,896 |
| Overall | $23,911 | $23,750 | $24,276 |
| Some College | $32,750 | $57,788 | $24,833 |
$23,911
Average Earnings
$23,750
Average Male
$24,276
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.38% of Edison residents speak only English, while 1.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 879 | 407 | 46.3% |
| White | 283 | 44 | 15.55% |
38.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.08%
Male Poverty Rate
43.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edison is Black, with 46.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edison is White, with 15.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.76%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 39.06% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 31.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.77% |
| Some College | 9.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 63.33% |
| Female Employed | 29.15% |
| Male Employed | 17.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 13.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,536 | $51,319 |
| Households | $36,250 | $51,327 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,639 | $48,262 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.3%
Male Marriage Rate
17.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
21
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21 | 6.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
76.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.3%
Employment Rate
17.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
89.75%
Born in Edison
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0.33%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.67% of Edison residents were born in the United States, with 89.75% having been born in Georgia. 0.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,081 | -16 | -1.46% |
| 2028 | 1,097 | -16 | -1.44% |
| 2027 | 1,113 | -16 | -1.42% |
| 2026 | 1,129 | -16 | -1.4% |
| 2025 | 1,145 | -16 | -1.38% |
| 2024 | 1,161 | -16 | -1.36% |
| 2023 | 1,177 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 1,181 | -22 | -1.83% |
| 2021 | 1,203 | -22 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 1,225 | -169 | -12.12% |
| 2019 | 1,394 | -49 | -3.4% |
| 2018 | 1,443 | -14 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 1,457 | -5 | -0.34% |
| 2016 | 1,462 | -36 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 1,498 | 4 | 0.27% |
| 2014 | 1,494 | -22 | -1.45% |
| 2013 | 1,516 | 6 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 1,510 | -12 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 1,522 | -20 | -1.3% |
| 2010 | 1,542 | 0 | 0% |