City · Florida
Edgewater, Florida
Edgewater, city, in Volusia County, Florida. Edgewater had 24,795 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 23,097 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 23,627 (±30). GEOID 1219825.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
24,795
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,097 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,627 ±30
Median household income
$60,977
±$4,546 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$256,200
±$11,103 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,309
±$247 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Edgewater and what county is it in?
Edgewater is a city in Volusia County, Florida. It covers 24.8 square miles of land, 931 residents per square mile in 2020.
Edgewater is in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Edgewater, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 24,795 people lived in Edgewater on July 1, 2025, up 7.3% since 2020, slower than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 23,097 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 23,627 (±30).
| Measure | Edgewater | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,627 ±30 | 579,622 | +303 |
| Households | 10,874 ±419 | 241,881 | +1,326 |
| Average household size | 2.17 ±0.08 | 2.33 | −0.27 |
| Housing units | 11,993 ±396 | 282,109 | +1,341 |
Edgewater's population since 2000
From 18,668 in 2000 to 24,795 in 2025: up 32.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edgewater as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edgewater?
The median resident of Edgewater is 53.7 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 33.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.8%. 5.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edgewater | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.7 ±3.4 | 46.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.1% ±1.5 pts | 17.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.1% ±3.2 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Male | 48.0% ±2.5 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.8% ±1.3 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.4% ±3.0 pts | 67.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.5 pts | 2.0% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.1 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.7% ±1.9 pts | 8.8% | +2.4 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±2.6 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.5% ±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.2% ±3.0 pts | 17.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.0% ±2.2 pts | 10.2% | −3.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.6% ±1.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±4.2 pts | 28.4% | +8.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.6% ±2.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.6% ±2.8 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Edgewater earn?
Half of Edgewater's 10,874 households earn less than $60,977 a year (±$4,546), against $70,044 in Volusia County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $61,385 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edgewater | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,977 ±$4,546 | $70,044 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,299 ±$5,889 | $92,221 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,097 ±$2,505 | $39,154 | +$3,555 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.0% ±2.8 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2% ±9.0 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.6% ±2.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% ±1.9 pts | 96.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.2% ±3.8 pts | 91.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Edgewater?
Owners occupy 90.1% of Edgewater's occupied homes and renters 9.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $256,200 by its owner (±$11,103). The median renter pays $1,309 a month including utilities, and 56.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edgewater | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $256,200 ±$11,103 | $313,000 | +$64,335 |
| Median gross rent | $1,309 ±$247 | $1,467 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 56.7% ±13.3 pts | 48.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,566 ±$141 | $1,688 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.1% ±2.3 pts | 73.7% | +10.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.9% ±2.3 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 11,993 ±396 | 282,109 | +1,341 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% ±6.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.7% ±3.4 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2% ±2.9 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±0.8 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±1.8 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Edgewater building?
Builders took permits for 173 new housing units in Edgewater in 2025 (173 in single-family houses), 7.0 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Edgewater work and get to work?
79.2% of Edgewater's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Edgewater | Volusia County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.1% ±4.2 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±1.8 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.2% ±4.3 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.2% ±2.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5% ±2.9 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±1.9 | 27.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Edgewater?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Edgewater, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,688 (Tract 830.09) to $69,720 (Tract 830.07).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 830.06Volusia County | 6,552 | $60,328 |
| Tract 830.07Volusia County | 4,998 | $69,720 |
| Tract 830.08Volusia County | 3,721 | $54,271 |
| Tract 830.09Volusia County | 3,521 | $45,688 |
| Tract 830.05Volusia County | 3,600 | $61,972 |
| Tract 830.03Volusia County | 6,792 | $67,573 |
| Tract 829.02Volusia County | 6,222 | $69,517 |
| Tract 832.09Volusia County | 9,428 | $118,462 |
| Tract 827.05Volusia County | 2,099 | $116,771 |
| Tract 828.02Volusia County | 4,176 | $69,676 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Edgewater) · Census block assignment files
How does Edgewater compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edgewater is the 1,633rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 107th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Edgewater ranks 528th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 107th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 119th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 575th | 770 |
| Median household income | 528th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 426th | 763 |
| Median home value | 539th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 502nd | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 396th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 480th | 733 |
| Median age | 167th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 89th | 760 |
| Work from home | 502nd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 484th | 764 |
Edgewater's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Edgewater with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Edgewater?
8 of the 57 figures for Edgewater on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Edgewater are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Edgewater.