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Edgewood

District of Columbia · Washington · 6,688 residents · 0.343 sq mi
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Edgewood is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,221. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $658,269. At a median age of 33.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $658,269, the poverty rate sits 82% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Edgewood; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,688
Population density
19,499 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,221
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$50,126
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.480
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$658,269
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,752
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.0%
69.0% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(1,037)
Black59.3%(3,965)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,173)
Asian3.9%(263)
Other3.7%(250)
Diversity Score73.8%(4,939)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(1,037)
Black59.3%(3,965)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,173)
Asian3.9%(263)
Other3.7%(250)
Diversity Score73.8%(4,939)
Diversity Score
74
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.3%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.4%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
28.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
31.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
43.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
Female
57.7%
Foreign born
21.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.1%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
67.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
13.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia?

Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia has about 6,688 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia?

The typical household in Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia earns about $92,221 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia expensive?

In Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia, the median home is worth about $658,269, and the typical rent is about $1,752 a month.

How educated are people in Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 52.3% of adults age 25 and over in Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia?

About 22.7% of people in Edgewood, Washington, District of Columbia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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