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Population Review

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

White38.4%
Black or African American44.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management23.7%
Public Administration14.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.8%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Retail Trade8.5%
Manufacturing5.8%
Information5.3%
Construction5.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing1.4%

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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.