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Edgewater

Colorado · 5,005 residents · 0.695 sq mi
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Edgewater has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $446,300. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,005
−8%since 2000
from 5,445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,201 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 7,835 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+9%since 2000
from 31.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Edgewater
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,509
+80%since 2000
from $19,166 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$446,300
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,222
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
57.5% rent
Afford Score
7.5
+98%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.3%(3,175)
Black1.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino35.6%(1,939)
Asian1.3%(70)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(3,389)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(2,775)
Black2.2%(108)
Hispanic / Latino35.2%(1,764)
Asian1.7%(86)
Other3.1%(155)
Diversity Score68.2%(3,414)
Diversity Score
68
+10%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 16.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−61.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewater, Colorado?

Edgewater, Colorado has about 5,005 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewater, Colorado?

The typical household in Edgewater, Colorado earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewater, Colorado expensive?

In Edgewater, Colorado, the median home is worth about $446,300, and the typical rent is about $1,222 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewater, Colorado?

About 33.9% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewater, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewater, Colorado?

About 10.5% of people in Edgewater, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgewater, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgewater, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 392 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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