Edgewater is a city located in Volusia County Florida. Edgewater has a 2024 population of 23,800. Edgewater is currently growing at a rate of 0.69% annually and its population has increased by 2.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,143 in 2020.
The average household income in Edgewater is $73,502 with a poverty rate of 10.36%. The median age in Edgewater is 54.7 years: 52.3 years for males, and 56.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edgewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,060 | 91.02% |
| Two or more races | 853 | 3.69% |
| Other race | 524 | 2.26% |
| Black or African American | 372 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 276 | 1.19% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,620 | 2.18 | 87.9 | 12.1 |
| Non Family | 4,526 | 1.2 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 4,414 | 2.74 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Female | 1,321 | 3.27 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Male | 359 | 3.5 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
87.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,034 | 5.56% |
| Associates Degree | 2,346 | 12.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,645 | 14.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,214 | 6.53% |
| High School Graduate | 6,196 | 33.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 322 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 4,830 | 25.99% |
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 | 16,787 | 15,651 | 3,465 |
| Hispanic | 880 | 789 | 151 |
| 2+ Races | 468 | 380 | 108 |
| Other Race | 318 | 295 | 30 |
| Black | 307 | 307 | 112 |
| Asian | 254 | 170 | 67 |
| Native American | 53 | 53 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 36.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,030 | $57,738 | $50,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,553 | $47,702 | $51,625 |
| High School Graduate | $30,974 | $32,061 | $23,185 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,333 | $44,531 | $30,284 |
| Overall | $36,709 | $39,255 | $35,686 |
| Some College | $34,221 | $34,452 | $33,824 |
$36,709
Average Earnings
$39,255
Average Male
$35,686
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.37% of Edgewater residents speak only English, while 7.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 20,061 | 2,022 | 10.08% |
| Hispanic | 1,482 | 256 | 17.27% |
| Multiple | 842 | 63 | 7.48% |
| Other | 524 | 56 | 10.69% |
| Black | 372 | 15 | 4.03% |
10.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.94%
Male Poverty Rate
9.84%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edgewater is Hispanic, with 17.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edgewater is Black, with 4.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.99% |
| High School | 12.13% |
| Some College | 7.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 22.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.3% |
| Female Employed | 6.1% |
| Male Employed | 3.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,214 | $84,844 |
| Households | $56,886 | $73,502 |
| Married Families | $81,895 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,144 | $53,619 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,286
Number of Veterans
2,018
Male Veterans
268
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 791 |
| Second Gulf War | 353 |
| First Gulf War | 335 |
| Korea | 253 |
| World War II | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 811 |
| 65 to 74 | 589 |
| 35 to 54 | 393 |
| 55 to 64 | 344 |
| 18 to 34 | 149 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,130 | 11.69% |
| Hispanic | 129 | 13.06% |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 12.48% |
| Black | 47 | 14.6% |
| Other Race | 36 | 9.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
35.01%
Born in Edgewater
94.02%
Native Born
5.98%
Foreign Born
1.52%
Non Citizen
4.46%
Naturalized
94.02% of Edgewater residents were born in the United States, with 35.01% having been born in Florida. 1.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,621 | 164 | 0.67% |
| 2028 | 24,457 | 164 | 0.68% |
| 2027 | 24,293 | 165 | 0.68% |
| 2026 | 24,128 | 164 | 0.68% |
| 2025 | 23,964 | 164 | 0.69% |
| 2024 | 23,800 | 164 | 0.69% |
| 2023 | 23,636 | 113 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 23,523 | 238 | 1.02% |
| 2021 | 23,285 | 142 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 23,143 | -865 | -3.6% |
| 2019 | 24,008 | 181 | 0.76% |
| 2018 | 23,827 | 323 | 1.37% |
| 2017 | 23,504 | 375 | 1.62% |
| 2016 | 23,129 | 528 | 2.34% |
| 2015 | 22,601 | 432 | 1.95% |
| 2014 | 22,169 | 194 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 21,975 | 121 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 21,854 | 58 | 0.27% |
| 2011 | 21,796 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2010 | 21,798 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,668 | 3,331 | 21.72% |
| 1990 | 15,337 | 8,611 | 128.03% |
| 1980 | 6,726 | 3,378 | 100.9% |
| 1970 | 3,348 | -21,273 | -86.4% |