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Edgewood

Pennsylvania · 2,078 residents · 0.502 sq mi
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Edgewood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,759. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 541 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,200. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,078
−21%since 2000
from 2,619 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4,139 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 5,217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+13%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Edgewood
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,759
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,303 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,525
+69%since 2000
from $17,445 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $380 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+39%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,580)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(1,744)
Black1.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino9%(188)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other5.1%(106)
Diversity Score35.6%(739)
Diversity Score
36
+1520%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+32%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Pennsylvania?

Edgewood, Pennsylvania has about 2,078 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Edgewood, Pennsylvania earns about $45,759 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewood, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Edgewood, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $85,200, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Pennsylvania?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewood, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewood, Pennsylvania?

About 22.1% of people in Edgewood, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgewood, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgewood, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 641 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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