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Edgewater

Alabama · 746 residents · 1.16 sq mi
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Edgewater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,984. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,700. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 136% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
+2%since 2000
from 730 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
643 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 629 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+8%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4966077198319422000201020202024Edgewater
2024670
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,984
+284%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,322 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$44,749
+214%since 2000
from $14,240 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+44.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$856
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.4%(182)
Black69.6%(519)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(20)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.8%(394)
Diversity Score
53
−13%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+29.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.5%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewater, Alabama?

Edgewater, Alabama has about 746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewater, Alabama?

The typical household in Edgewater, Alabama earns about $122,984 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 $47,700, and the typical rent is about $856 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewater, Alabama?

About 12.2% 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 14.9% of people in Edgewater, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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