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Edgewood

Kentucky · 8,435 residents · 4.262 sq mi
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Edgewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,714. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $225,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 102% more than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,435
−10%since 2000
from 9,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,979 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2,206 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+21%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Edgewood
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$105,714
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,218 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,188
+68%since 2000
from $29,962 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,500
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $721 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
7.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+6%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(7,815)
Black0.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(181)
Asian1.3%(109)
Other1.5%(131)
Diversity Score13.7%(1,158)
Diversity Score
14
+119%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Kentucky?

Edgewood, Kentucky has about 8,435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Kentucky?

The typical household in Edgewood, Kentucky earns about $105,714 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 $225,500, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Kentucky?

About 52.7% 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 2.6% 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 292 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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