Edgewater is a CDP located in Anne Arundel County Maryland. Edgewater has a 2024 population of 8,912. Edgewater is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually but its population has increased by 0.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,850 in 2020.
The average household income in Edgewater is $119,317 with a poverty rate of 10.94%. The median age in Edgewater is 40.7 years: 40.5 years for males, and 42.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edgewater was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,996 | 89.56% |
| Black or African American | 587 | 6.57% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 2.89% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.69% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,608 | 2.44 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Married | 1,779 | 3.11 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Non Family | 1,307 | 1.23 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Female | 446 | 3.27 | 67 | 33 |
| Male | 76 | 2.87 | 100 | 0 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 387 | 5.72% |
| Associates Degree | 305 | 4.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,683 | 24.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 927 | 13.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,865 | 27.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 2.68% |
| Some College | 1,417 | 20.95% |
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 | 5,655 | 5,417 | 2,264 |
| Hispanic | 495 | 200 | 73 |
| Black | 469 | 434 | 194 |
| 2+ Races | 140 | 118 | 82 |
| Asian | 58 | 58 | 19 |
| Other Race | 25 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 80%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,228 | $102,321 | $62,112 |
| Graduate Degree | $88,496 | $96,622 | $69,716 |
| High School Graduate | $47,740 | $46,941 | $48,245 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,313 | $35,161 | $0 |
| Overall | $56,669 | $65,694 | $52,342 |
| Some College | $55,313 | $76,250 | $42,833 |
$56,669
Average Earnings
$65,694
Average Male
$52,342
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.28% of Edgewater residents speak only English, while 8.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,388 | 666 | 9.01% |
| Hispanic | 707 | 298 | 42.15% |
10.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.62%
Male Poverty Rate
13.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edgewater is Hispanic, with 42.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edgewater is White, with 9.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.69% |
| Some College | 14.96% |
| High School | 6.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 50.39% |
| Female Employed | 7.28% |
| Male Employed | 3.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,194 | $135,374 |
| Households | $105,849 | $119,317 |
| Married Families | $135,954 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,625 | $81,449 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
987
Number of Veterans
808
Male Veterans
179
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 362 |
| First Gulf War | 273 |
| Second Gulf War | 251 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 18 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 410 |
| 35 to 54 | 224 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
| 55 to 64 | 128 |
| 65 to 74 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 871 | 13.47% |
| Black | 77 | 14.95% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 7.87% |
| Other Race | 20 | 80% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 7.14% |
| Asian | 9 | 18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.6%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
48.15%
Born in Edgewater
95.89%
Native Born
4.11%
Foreign Born
1.48%
Non Citizen
2.63%
Naturalized
95.89% of Edgewater residents were born in the United States, with 48.15% having been born in Maryland. 1.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,912 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 8,920 | -8 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 8,928 | -147 | -1.62% |
| 2021 | 9,075 | 225 | 2.54% |
| 2020 | 8,850 | -262 | -2.88% |
| 2019 | 9,112 | -577 | -5.96% |
| 2018 | 9,689 | -223 | -2.25% |
| 2017 | 9,912 | 662 | 7.16% |
| 2016 | 9,250 | -333 | -3.47% |
| 2015 | 9,583 | 391 | 4.25% |
| 2014 | 9,192 | -136 | -1.46% |
| 2013 | 9,328 | 109 | 1.18% |
| 2012 | 9,219 | 211 | 2.34% |
| 2011 | 9,008 | -15 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 9,023 | 0 | 0% |