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Edgerton

Ohio · 1,882 residents (2025 est.) · 1.714 sq mi
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Edgerton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,216. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,049
−3%since 2000
from 2,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,195 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,235 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
+17%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,882 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Edgerton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,216
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,313
+66%since 2000
from $17,690 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+3%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade39.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$753
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
13
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(2,048)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(44)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(121)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,836)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(112)
Diversity Score24%(492)
Diversity Score
24
+320%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2017
from 75.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgerton, Ohio?

Edgerton, Ohio has about 2,049 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgerton, Ohio?

The typical household in Edgerton, Ohio earns about $45,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgerton, Ohio expensive?

In Edgerton, Ohio, the median home is worth about $115,000, and the typical rent is about $753 a month.

How educated are people in Edgerton, Ohio?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Edgerton, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgerton, Ohio?

About 15.2% of people in Edgerton, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgerton, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgerton, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 153 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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