Edgemoor is a CDP located in New Castle County Delaware. Edgemoor has a 2024 population of 6,620. Edgemoor is currently growing at a rate of 1.04% annually and its population has increased by 2.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,483 in 2020.
The average household income in Edgemoor is $84,273 with a poverty rate of 23.52%. The median age in Edgemoor is 40.8 years: 38.6 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edgemoor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,904 | 44.78% |
| White | 2,792 | 43.05% |
| Asian | 537 | 8.28% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 3.89% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,031 | 2.14 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 1,319 | 1.06 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Married | 890 | 2.92 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 472 | 3.5 | 36 | 64 |
| Male | 350 | 2.35 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
58.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 7.13% |
| Associates Degree | 437 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,091 | 21.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 646 | 12.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,461 | 29.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 972 | 19.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,383 | 2,340 | 892 |
| Black | 2,059 | 1,827 | 701 |
| Asian | 355 | 230 | 118 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 162 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 134 | 134 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 37.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,218 | $83,828 | $48,773 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,700 | $56,227 | $78,598 |
| High School Graduate | $27,450 | $26,774 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,016 | $55,247 | $48,306 |
| Some College | $44,063 | $58,953 | $29,099 |
$49,016
Average Earnings
$55,247
Average Male
$48,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.49% of Edgemoor residents speak only English, while 11.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,898 | 816 | 28.16% |
| Asian | 537 | 375 | 69.83% |
| White | 2,716 | 273 | 10.05% |
| Multiple | 252 | 60 | 23.81% |
23.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.9%
Male Poverty Rate
24.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edgemoor is Asian, with 69.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edgemoor is White, with 10.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.5% |
| High School | 16.77% |
| Some College | 15.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 49.38% |
| Female Employed | 15.92% |
| Male Employed | 10.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,944 | $97,738 |
| Households | $70,672 | $84,273 |
| Married Families | $129,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,107 | $60,917 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
694
Number of Veterans
560
Male Veterans
134
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 292 |
| Second Gulf War | 218 |
| First Gulf War | 128 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 404 |
| 35 to 54 | 167 |
| 65 to 74 | 77 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 436 | 20.98% |
| White | 208 | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 74.07% |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 37.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.66%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
43.67%
Born in Edgemoor
87.37%
Native Born
12.63%
Foreign Born
7.82%
Non Citizen
4.81%
Naturalized
87.37% of Edgemoor residents were born in the United States, with 43.67% having been born in Delaware. 7.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6,620 | 68 | 1.04% |
| 2023 | 6,552 | 67 | 1.03% |
| 2022 | 6,485 | -196 | -2.93% |
| 2021 | 6,681 | 198 | 3.05% |
| 2020 | 6,483 | -451 | -6.5% |
| 2019 | 6,934 | 463 | 7.15% |
| 2018 | 6,471 | 293 | 4.74% |
| 2017 | 6,178 | -157 | -2.48% |
| 2016 | 6,335 | 78 | 1.25% |
| 2015 | 6,257 | 168 | 2.76% |
| 2014 | 6,089 | -22 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 6,111 | 222 | 3.77% |
| 2012 | 5,889 | 19 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 5,870 | 193 | 3.4% |
| 2010 | 5,677 | 0 | 0% |