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Edgewater

Alabama · 670 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
670
−8%since 2000
from 730 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
578 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.9
+27%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4966077198319422000201020202024Edgewater
2024670
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$62,918
+342%since 2000
from $14,240 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+43.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
−13%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2010
from 100.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.9%(277)
Black60%(438)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(444)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(149)
Black73.4%(492)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.2%(343)
Diversity Score
51
−16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
32.9%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2012
from 27.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.0%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+47.0 ptssince 2017
from 44.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewater, Alabama?

Edgewater, Alabama has about 670 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Edgewater, Alabama?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewater, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewater, Alabama?

About 20.1% of people in Edgewater, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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