CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Edgewood

Washington · 12,327 residents · 8.385 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Seattle metro area
Compare
The short version

Edgewood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,193. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $430,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,327
+36%since 2000
from 9,089 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
1,470 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 1,084 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+3%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
9K10K11K12K13K2000201020202024Edgewood
202413K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,193
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,658 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,603
+72%since 2000
from $24,797 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$430,600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,398
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $720 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+26%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Edgewood on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(8,313)
Black0.5%(45)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(215)
Asian2.2%(203)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(1,154)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(9,173)
Black2.4%(293)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(933)
Asian6.4%(794)
Other4.4%(537)
Diversity Score46.9%(5,775)
Diversity Score
47
+269%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Edgewood

Atlantic Beach
Pop 13,245
Glasgow
Pop 15,546
Olympia Heights
Pop 12,399
Lakeland Highlands
Pop 12,102
Places similar to Edgewood
Head to head

Compare Edgewood to nearby cities

EDGEWOOD VS
Milton
Income$96,540−6%
Home value$539,700+25%
Population8,911−34%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDGEWOOD VS
Sumner
Income$98,191−5%
Home value$519,900+21%
Population10,871−20%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDGEWOOD VS
Lakeland South
Income$110,735+7%
Home value$589,300+37%
Population13,100−3%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDGEWOOD VS
Fife
Income$90,532−12%
Home value$543,100+26%
Population11,061−18%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Washington?

Edgewood, Washington has about 12,327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Washington?

The typical household in Edgewood, Washington earns about $103,193 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewood, Washington expensive?

In Edgewood, Washington, the median home is worth about $430,600, and the typical rent is about $1,398 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Washington?

About 31.3% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewood, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewood, Washington?

About 3.8% of people in Edgewood, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Washington
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Edgewood with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →