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Edgemere

Maryland · 9,069 residents · 10.865 sq mi
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Edgemere is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,367. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $295,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,069
−2%since 2000
from 9,248 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
835 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+8%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Edgemere
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,367
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,928 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,123
+117%since 2000
from $20,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$295,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,316
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $618 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+31%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(7,930)
Black4.1%(368)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(245)
Asian0.6%(55)
Other1.6%(149)
Diversity Score21.9%(1,986)
Diversity Score
22
+49%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−85.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgemere, Maryland?

Edgemere, Maryland has about 9,069 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgemere, Maryland?

The typical household in Edgemere, Maryland earns about $87,367 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 $295,600, and the typical rent is about $1,316 a month.

How educated are people in Edgemere, Maryland?

About 19.3% 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 7.5% 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 157 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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