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Edgewood

Iowa · 906 residents (2025 est.) · 0.96 sq mi
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Edgewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 171 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $173,700. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
752
−19%since 2000
from 923 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+39%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:906 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5756867969061K1990201020202024Edgewood
2024752
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,455 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,553
+151%since 2000
from $16,187 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
−11%since 2010
from 0.479 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information17.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$173,700
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+44%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(915)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(23)
Diversity Score7.4%(56)
Diversity Score
7
+294%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
−29%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+25.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Iowa?

Edgewood, Iowa has about 752 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Iowa?

The typical household in Edgewood, Iowa earns about $61,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewood, Iowa expensive?

In Edgewood, Iowa, the median home is worth about $173,700, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Iowa?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewood, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewood, Iowa?

About 8.6% of people in Edgewood, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgewood, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgewood, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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