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 $128,749 with a poverty rate of 3.51%. The median age in Edgewater is 41.3 years: 41 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 | 7,053 | 85.01% |
| Black or African American | 494 | 5.95% |
| Two or more races | 446 | 5.38% |
| Other race | 141 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 125 | 1.51% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,428 | 2.39 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Married | 1,698 | 3.04 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 1,245 | 1.23 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 368 | 3.04 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 117 | 3.15 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
85.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 238 | 3.8% |
| Associates Degree | 343 | 5.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,514 | 24.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 951 | 15.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,809 | 28.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 139 | 2.22% |
| Some College | 1,262 | 20.17% |
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 | 5,225 | 4,984 | 2,093 |
| Black | 401 | 371 | 180 |
| Hispanic | 376 | 270 | 78 |
| 2+ Races | 253 | 209 | 91 |
| Asian | 108 | 108 | 57 |
| Other Race | 95 | 81 | 23 |
| Native American | 38 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $70,833 | $80,156 | $64,509 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,304 | $115,221 | $72,500 |
| High School Graduate | $51,209 | $59,839 | $42,454 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,638 | $0 | $31,750 |
| Overall | $60,500 | $76,420 | $52,115 |
| Some College | $56,518 | $84,632 | $34,859 |
$60,500
Average Earnings
$76,420
Average Male
$52,115
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.1% of Edgewater residents speak only English, while 10.9% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,716 | 286 | 4.26% |
| Hispanic | 711 | 1 | 0.14% |
3.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.29%
Male Poverty Rate
5.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edgewater is White, with 4.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edgewater is Hispanic, with 0.14% 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 3.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.09% |
| High School | 1.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 2.42% |
| Male Employed | 0.04% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $134,570 | $148,834 |
| Households | $111,000 | $128,749 |
| Married Families | $146,131 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,836 | $89,785 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.2%
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
848
Number of Veterans
729
Male Veterans
119
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 320 |
| First Gulf War | 248 |
| Second Gulf War | 193 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 356 |
| 35 to 54 | 168 |
| 55 to 64 | 158 |
| 18 to 34 | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 742 | 13% |
| Black | 61 | 13.83% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 8.7% |
| Other Race | 23 | 24.21% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 5.53% |
| Asian | 8 | 8.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
51.25%
Born in Edgewater
90.79%
Native Born
9.21%
Foreign Born
4.46%
Non Citizen
4.75%
Naturalized
90.79% of Edgewater residents were born in the United States, with 51.25% having been born in Maryland. 4.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |