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Edmonston

Maryland · 1,617 residents · 0.402 sq mi
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Edmonston has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,667. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 14% 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 $281,500. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,617
+69%since 2000
from 959 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,022 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 2,386 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.3
−1%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7651K1K2K2K1990201020202024Edmonston
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,667
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,407
+23%since 2000
from $19,830 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$281,500
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $875 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
44.3% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+72%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(353)
Black40.7%(390)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(184)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score81%(777)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(179)
Black23.9%(387)
Hispanic / Latino59.4%(961)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other4.9%(80)
Diversity Score71.8%(1,162)
Diversity Score
72
−11%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
40.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmonston, Maryland?

Edmonston, Maryland has about 1,617 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edmonston, Maryland?

The typical household in Edmonston, Maryland earns about $71,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edmonston, Maryland expensive?

In Edmonston, Maryland, the median home is worth about $281,500, and the typical rent is about $1,500 a month.

How educated are people in Edmonston, Maryland?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Edmonston, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edmonston, Maryland?

About 8.4% of people in Edmonston, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edmonston, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Edmonston, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 762 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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