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Edgewood

Kentucky · 8,503 residents (2025 est.) · 4.262 sq mi
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Edgewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,028. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $312,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,447
−10%since 2000
from 9,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,982 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+21%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,503 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Edgewood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,028
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,218 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,337
+121%since 2000
from $29,962 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+6%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$312,200
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,073
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
7.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+30%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(9,097)
Black0.4%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(83)
Asian1.3%(120)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(591)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(8,084)
Black0.4%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(46)
Asian1.9%(160)
Other1.4%(122)
Diversity Score10.4%(882)
Diversity Score
10
+66%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+61%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Kentucky?

Edgewood, Kentucky has about 8,447 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Edgewood, Kentucky earns about $119,028 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewood, Kentucky expensive?

In Edgewood, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $312,200, and the typical rent is about $1,073 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Kentucky?

About 54.9% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewood, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewood, Kentucky?

About 3.8% of people in Edgewood, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgewood, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgewood, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 304 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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