With 6,688 people, Edgewood is a neighborhood in Washington. 31% of homes are owner-occupied. This is an unusually credentialed place: 52% of adults have a four-year degree. The typical home is worth $658,269. Density works out to 19,499 people per square mile. This skews young, with a median age of 33.3. 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
Land area
0.34 sq mi
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%
Persons per household
2.14 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.1
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(1,037)
Black59.3%(3,965)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,173)
Asian3.9%(263)
Other3.7%(250)
Diversity Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
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.
