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Edgemere

Maryland · 9,061 residents · 10.865 sq mi
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Edgemere is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,165. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $372,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,061
−2%since 2000
from 9,248 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
834 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.8
+3%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Edgemere
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,165
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,928 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,450
+176%since 2000
from $20,802 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.9%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+23%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$372,600
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
11.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(8,589)
Black5.2%(480)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(61)
Asian0.3%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(1,362)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(7,909)
Black2.6%(237)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(75)
Asian4.7%(422)
Other4.6%(418)
Diversity Score29.1%(2,640)
Diversity Score
29
+98%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgemere, Maryland?

Edgemere, Maryland has about 9,061 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgemere, Maryland?

The typical household in Edgemere, Maryland earns about $103,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgemere, Maryland expensive?

In Edgemere, Maryland, the median home is worth about $372,600, and the typical rent is about $1,300 a month.

How educated are people in Edgemere, Maryland?

About 26.7% of adults age 25 and over in Edgemere, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgemere, Maryland?

About 3.9% of people in Edgemere, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgemere, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgemere, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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