Edgewood, Maryland Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Edgewood, Maryland is 25,170 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 57th-largest city in Maryland. The median household income is $86,355, the median home value is $234,700, and the median age is 36.2.
25,170
Population
1472
People / sq mi
$86,355
Median Income
$234,700
Median Home Value
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Edgewood covers 17.1 sq mi of land at 1472 people per square mile.
About Edgewood, MD
Edgewood is defined demographically by education — 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 25,170 residents, Edgewood is a city in Maryland.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $86,355 — above the US median of $78,538. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $234,700, with typical rent around $1,435.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 22.9%, below the national 35.0%. Around 9.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 38.4% |
| Black or African American | 44.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$86,355
Median Household Income
$37,000
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$234,700
Median Home Value
$1,435
Median Rent
68.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
93.8%
High School+
22.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.7%
Drive Alone
74.6%
Public Transit
9.4%
Work From Home
30.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
22.9%
Foreign Born
90.8%
Non-English at Home
9.5%
Veterans
14.1%
With Disability
90.9%
Health Insurance
97.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.7% |
| Public Administration | 14.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Retail Trade | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.8% |
| Information | 5.3% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Edgewood, Maryland has a population of 25,170 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 57th-largest city in Maryland.
The median household income in Edgewood, Maryland is $86,355, with 7.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Edgewood, Maryland is $234,700, with median monthly rent at $1,435 and a homeownership rate of 68.0%.
The median age in Edgewood, Maryland is 36.2 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.