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Edgewood

Maryland · 25,713 residents · 17.102 sq mi
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Edgewood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,420. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $183,700. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,713
+10%since 2000
from 23,378 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,504 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,367 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+12%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,420
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,150 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,171
+57%since 2000
from $17,943 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,180
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $652 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+36%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(15,599)
Black25.3%(5,924)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(794)
Asian1.6%(380)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(13,385)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(9,444)
Black43.9%(11,279)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(2,642)
Asian1.6%(404)
Other5.8%(1,482)
Diversity Score80.7%(20,762)
Diversity Score
81
+41%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Maryland?

Edgewood, Maryland has about 25,713 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Maryland?

The typical household in Edgewood, Maryland earns about $68,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewood, Maryland expensive?

In Edgewood, Maryland, the median home is worth about $183,700, and the typical rent is about $1,180 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Maryland?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewood, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewood, Maryland?

About 13.6% of people in Edgewood, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgewood, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgewood, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,810 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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