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Edgewood

Illinois · 398 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Edgewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
398
−24%since 2000
from 527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
393 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 520 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+19%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3333884444995551990201020202024Edgewood
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,987 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,469
+66%since 2000
from $12,338 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
18.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−7%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(523)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(364)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(7)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.3%(5)
Diversity Score10.9%(43)
Diversity Score
11
+667%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−72.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Illinois?

Edgewood, Illinois has about 398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Illinois?

The typical household in Edgewood, Illinois earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewood, Illinois expensive?

In Edgewood, Illinois, the median home is worth about $59,200, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Illinois?

About 5.6% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewood, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewood, Illinois?

About 7.3% of people in Edgewood, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgewood, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgewood, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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