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Edna, TX
City in Jackson County, Texas.
Population
6,027
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,458
ZIP codes
0
Edna and its ZIP codes
Edna at a glance
- Edna is about 13 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,600 a year, 24% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,800 (58% below Texas) and median rent is $1,055 a month.
Local data for Edna, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edna, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,600
Poverty rate
24.6%
Median home value
$117,800
Median rent
$1,055/mo
Homeownership
58.1%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,801), German Americans (578), Honduran Americans (267).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Edna.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,181
5,356 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,527
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $7,430 per person
How people get to work
Edna, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edna, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
181
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
470
6.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 44°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edna, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.9%
U.S. 33.3% +5.6 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.5%
U.S. 11.1% +10.4 pts
Cities near Edna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GanadoCity | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| VanderbiltCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| InezCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 59.6 |
| LolitaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| La WardCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| LouiseCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| Point ComfortCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| VictoriaCity | 22 mi | 37.2 |
| PlacedoCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| Port LavacaCity | 25 mi | 10.2 |
| MidfieldCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.5 |
| BlessingCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2 |
| BloomingtonCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 2.6 |
| El CampoCity | 28 mi | 9.2 |
| Alamo BeachCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| Quail CreekCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edna, TX in?
- Edna is in Jackson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Edna, TX?
- About 6,027 people live in Edna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edna?
- Nearby places include Ganado (9.4 mi), Vanderbilt (11 mi), Inez (12 mi), Lolita (12 mi), La Ward (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023