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Edgewater

Alabama · 883 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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Edgewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,261. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
883
+21%since 2000
from 730 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
761 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
−7%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
4966077198319422000201020202024Edgewater
2024670
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,261
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,322 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,939
+40%since 2000
from $14,240 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
50.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+38%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic30.6%(270)
Black68.3%(603)
Hispanic / Latino1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.8%(484)
Diversity Score
55
−10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewater, Alabama?

Edgewater, Alabama has about 883 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewater, Alabama?

The typical household in Edgewater, Alabama earns about $29,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewater, Alabama expensive?

In Edgewater, Alabama, the median home is worth about $71,500.

How educated are people in Edgewater, Alabama?

About 16.5% 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 12.8% of people in Edgewater, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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