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Edgewood

Pennsylvania · 3,145 residents · 0.588 sq mi
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Edgewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,135. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 28% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,145
−5%since 2000
from 3,311 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5,349 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 5,631 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Edgewood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,135
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,153 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,980
+40%since 2000
from $39,188 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+39%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(2,922)
Black7.8%(259)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(45)
Asian1.5%(49)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(817)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(2,518)
Black9.6%(301)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(107)
Asian2.6%(83)
Other3.5%(109)
Diversity Score41.9%(1,319)
Diversity Score
42
+70%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
43.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+112%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
61.1%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−91.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Pennsylvania?

Edgewood, Pennsylvania has about 3,145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Edgewood, Pennsylvania earns about $81,135 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 $227,700, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Pennsylvania?

About 68.5% 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 4.1% 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 444 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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