[6] A post office called Waterville was established in 1874, and the name was changed to Saint Edward in 1877.

[7] The present name honors Edward Sorin, C.S.C., a Roman Catholic priest.

[10] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.66 square miles (1.71 km2), all land.

There were 337 housing units at an average density of 510.6 per square mile (197.1/km2).

34.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 359 housing units at an average density of 547.9 per square mile (211.5/km2).

32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.