Eden, North Carolina

Eden: Town in North Carolina, U.S.

About

Eden is a town located in the county of Rockingham in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 15,527 and a population density of 426 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 14,867 inhabitants.

The town was created 58 years ago in 1966.

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Location of Eden on North Carolina map.

Quick Facts about Eden

Population : 14,867 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : North Carolina (United States)
County : Rockingham County
Postal code : 27288–27289
Area : 36.41 km2
Altitude : 591 feet / 180 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1967 (58 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 02:09:30 (5th December 2025)
Density : 408 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -4.44% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Eden is located at 36°29'18"N 79°46'0"W (36.4884700, -79.7667000).

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Eden decreased by 4.44% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 15,527 - census
2011 15,588 0.39% estimation process
2012 15,453 -0.87% estimation process
2013 15,350 -0.67% estimation process
2014 15,304 -0.3% estimation process
2015 15,245 -0.39% estimation process
2016 15,208 -0.24% estimation process
2017 15,023 -1.23% estimation process
2018 14,896 -0.85% estimation process
2019 14,886 -0.07% estimation process
2020 14,867 -0.13% estimation process

Eden zip code is 27288. County name: Rockingham, County fips: 37157

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Best Things to Do in Eden

1 Eden Historical Museum

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Eden Historical Museum

People born in Eden (13)

People born in Eden, including musician Machinedrum, actor David Rountree, football player Antico Dalton, .

List

  • Ben Cook (stage actor) he was born in 11/12/1997
  • Carol M. Highsmith (American photographer) she was born in 18/05/1946
  • Luther H. Hodges, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 19/11/1936
  • R. S. Gwynn (American poet) he was born in 01/01/1948
  • William Gordon (American bishop) he was born in 01/01/1918
  • Chris Neal (Americanmovie actor) he was born in 19/04/1972
  • Jerry Carter (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1955
  • Takayo Siddle (American basketball player and coach) he was born in 25/05/1986
  • Tabitha Brown (American social media personality and actress) she was born in 04/02/1979
  • Addie Bracy she was born in 04/08/1986

Schools in Eden

College & universities near Eden, NC

Code Name City ZIP
199485 Rockingham Community College Wentworth (NC) 27375-0038

Stations (13)

Amtrak & bus stations near Eden, NC

Code Name Address Type
DAN Danville 677 Craghead St. RAIL
GRO J. Douglas Galyon Depot 236 East Washington Street RAIL
BNC Burlington 101 North Main Street RAIL
UWS Winston-Salem State Univ, Winston-Salem, North Car 601 South Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr BUS
WNS Winston-Salem, North Carolina 100 West 5th Street BUS

Post Office

Post offices near Eden

Post Office Name City ZIP
Eden Post Office Eden (NC) 27288

Other places with the same name (14)

  • Eden , New York town in New York, U.S. with a population of 7,594 people.
  • Eden , Indiana unincorporated community Hancock County, Indiana with a population of 4,577 people.
  • Eden , Pennsylvania township in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania with a population of 2,237 people.
  • Eden , Ohio township in Wyandot County, Ohio with a population of 2,147 people.
  • Eden , Vermont town in Vermont, USA with a population of 1,364 people.
  • Eden , Illinois unincorporated settlement in Randolph County in southern Illinois, USA with a population of 1,358 people.
  • Eden , Texas city in Concho County, Texas, United States with a population of 1,339 people.
  • Eden , Michigan township in Mason County, Michigan with a population of 597 people.
  • Eden , Idaho city in Jerome County, Idaho, United States with a population of 427 people.
  • Eden , Wisconsin village in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin with a population of 364 people.
  • Eden , Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 169 people.
  • Eden , Mississippi place in Mississippi (USA) with a population of 128 people.
  • Eden , South Dakota town in South Dakota, United States of America with a population of 94 people.

Other cities in Rockingham County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rockingham County , NC.

City Name Population Title
Reidsville 13,993 City in North Carolina, United States
Wentworth 2,734 Small town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina
Norwood 2,469 Town in Stanly County, North Carolina, United States
Mayodan 2,410 Town in North Carolina, United States
Madison 2,108 Town located in Rockingham County, North Carolina, USA
Stoneville 1,261 Human settlement in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Eden distances to largest North Carolina cities