Eden, New York 2025

Eden is a city in Erie County, New York, United States. The population was 7,686 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Eden is a rural town, founded in 1807 by a group of pioneers from Connecticut who were strongly influenced by the ideas of the French Revolution. Eden was once known as "Busti's Burgh," after settler and philanthropist Rensor Busti.

Eden has a public library and several restaurants. Firemen's Park, a large park with sports facilities, a playground, and picnic areas, is located in Eden.

Since 1976, Eden has hosted an annual Garlic Festival, celebrating the area's long history of garlic farming.

Eden, New York, is situated in Erie County, which is in the northwestern part of the state. It falls within the Eden-Angola school district.

Eden, New York, is located at 42°38'4"N 79°4'36"W (42.634558, -79.07678).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 36.4 square miles (94 km2), of which, 36.4 square miles (94 km2) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.26 km2) of it (0.14%) is water.

Eden, New York, has four distinct seasons, which are as follows:

Spring: Finally, winter's icy grip begins to loosen in late March and early April in Eden, New York, and spring announces its long-awaited arrival with increased daylight, warmer temperatures, and colorful blooms. The town celebrates the arrival of spring with seasonal events, outdoor activities, and festive community gatherings.

Summer: Summer in Eden, New York, is characterized by warm and humid weather, with average highs reaching the mid-70s and 80s (°F) during June, July, and August, the peak summer months. This is the perfect time to enjoy outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and picnics. The locals take advantage of the pleasant weather by hosting numerous outdoor events, festivals, and fairs.

Autumn: In Eden, New York, fall, also known as autumn, is a delightful season. As the air grows cooler, the leaves turn into a kaleidoscope of colors. During September, October, and November, the average highs range from the mid-50s to the mid-60s (°F). The locals and tourists enjoy the crisp air by engaging in popular autumn activities, such as apple picking, pumpkin carving, and hayrides.

Winter: Winters in Eden, New York, can be cold and snowy. The average low temperatures during the winter months (December, January, and February) can drop below freezing, averaging in the mid-20s (°F). It's a perfect time to engage in winter activities like skiing, ice skating, and sledding. Locals have created various ways to appreciate and enjoy the winter landscape.

The population of Eden, New York, was 8,002 as of the 2020 United States Census.

The racial makeup of Eden, New York, is 95.8% White, 0.5% African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic of any race were 1.6% of the population.

As of the US Census, in 2000, there were 8,002 people, 2,787 households, and 2,151 families residing in Eden. There were 2,934 housing units at an average density of 81.6 per square mile. The racial makeup of the town was 97.64% White, 0.55% African American, 0.89% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.21% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 2,787 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.2% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 20.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.07.

Age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.5 males.

The median income for a household in Eden, New York, was $51,429, and the median income for a family was $58,167. Males had a median income of $41,346 versus $26,477 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,447. About 3.6% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under the age of 18 and 9.3% of those 65 or over.