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Edgewater

Maryland · 9,446 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Edgewater is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,327. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $342,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% 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
9,446
+4%since 2019
from 9,112 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
3,157 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 3,045 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
−4%since 2019
from 43.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,327
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,349 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,450
−3%since 2019
from $45,010 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $344,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,730
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,755 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
18.7% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−1%since 2019
from 3.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(7,622)
Black4.2%(383)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(842)
Asian1.2%(108)
Other1.7%(157)
Diversity Score36.2%(3,298)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78%(7,364)
Black2.6%(248)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(1,078)
Asian2.6%(248)
Other0.8%(72)
Diversity Score39.5%(3,732)
Diversity Score
40
+9%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 34.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
−2%since 2019
from 34.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 79.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 7.1% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 44.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.3% in 2019
Female
48.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.7% in 2019
Foreign born
5.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewater, Maryland?

Edgewater, Maryland has about 9,446 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewater, Maryland?

The typical household in Edgewater, Maryland earns about $89,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewater, Maryland expensive?

In Edgewater, Maryland, the median home is worth about $342,200, and the typical rent is about $1,730 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewater, Maryland?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewater, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewater, Maryland?

About 11.3% of people in Edgewater, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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