Edna is a city located in Jackson County Texas. Edna has a 2024 population of 6,016. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Edna is currently growing at a rate of 0.07% annually and its population has increased by 0.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,998 in 2020.
The average household income in Edna is $78,924 with a poverty rate of 20.22%. The median age in Edna is 38.6 years: 37.9 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edna was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,820 | 63.73% |
| Two or more races | 772 | 12.88% |
| Other race | 704 | 11.75% |
| Black or African American | 640 | 10.68% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.72% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,073 | 2.82 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Married | 1,015 | 3.46 | 70 | 30 |
| Non Family | 567 | 1.28 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Male | 252 | 3.05 | 16.7 | 83.3 |
| Female | 239 | 3.54 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 510 | 12.81% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 4.5% |
| Bachelors Degree | 485 | 12.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 4.07% |
| High School Graduate | 1,393 | 34.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 374 | 9.39% |
| Some College | 879 | 22.07% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,982 | 1,733 | 474 |
| Hispanic | 1,324 | 780 | 98 |
| Black | 604 | 513 | 32 |
| Other Race | 501 | 269 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 346 | 255 | 56 |
| Asian | 43 | 43 | 43 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,831 | $142,736 | $93,044 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,854 | $0 | $58,979 |
| High School Graduate | $28,846 | $51,230 | $14,656 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,813 | $43,310 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,045 | $51,929 | $25,958 |
| Some College | $43,378 | $77,169 | $29,470 |
$43,045
Average Earnings
$51,929
Average Male
$25,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.02% of Edna residents speak only English, while 23.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,396 | 580 | 24.21% |
| White | 2,712 | 303 | 11.17% |
| Black | 618 | 295 | 47.73% |
| Other | 704 | 256 | 36.36% |
| Multiple | 758 | 53 | 6.99% |
| Native | 15 | 6 | 40% |
20.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.38%
Male Poverty Rate
19.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edna is Black, with 47.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edna is Multiple, with 6.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.91% |
| High School | 26.34% |
| Some College | 10.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 80.77% |
| Female Employed | 14.81% |
| Male Employed | 8.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,897 | $88,249 |
| Households | $60,765 | $78,924 |
| Married Families | $94,931 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,347 | $48,850 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
248
Number of Veterans
208
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Vietnam | 49 |
| Second Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 85 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 5.13% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 4.89% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 11.03% |
| Black | 35 | 5.79% |
| Other Race | 30 | 5.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.3%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
76.76%
Born in Edna
92.89%
Native Born
7.11%
Foreign Born
3.3%
Non Citizen
3.8%
Naturalized
92.89% of Edna residents were born in the United States, with 76.76% having been born in Texas. 3.3% 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 | 6,040 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2028 | 6,035 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2027 | 6,030 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2026 | 6,026 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2025 | 6,021 | 5 | 0.08% |
| 2024 | 6,016 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2023 | 6,012 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2022 | 6,018 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 6,024 | 26 | 0.43% |
| 2020 | 5,998 | 270 | 4.71% |
| 2019 | 5,728 | -45 | -0.78% |
| 2018 | 5,773 | 79 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 5,694 | -32 | -0.56% |
| 2016 | 5,726 | 31 | 0.54% |
| 2015 | 5,695 | 35 | 0.62% |
| 2014 | 5,660 | 38 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 5,622 | 116 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 5,506 | 63 | 1.16% |
| 2011 | 5,443 | -6 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 5,449 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,899 | 556 | 10.41% |
| 1990 | 5,343 | -307 | -5.43% |
| 1980 | 5,650 | 318 | 5.96% |
| 1970 | 5,332 | 294 | 5.84% |
| 1960 | 5,038 | 1,183 | 30.69% |
| 1950 | 3,855 | 1,131 | 41.52% |
| 1940 | 2,724 | -3,316 | -54.9% |