Borough · New Jersey
Edgewater, New Jersey
Edgewater, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Edgewater had 15,499 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,336 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,759 (±25). GEOID 3420020.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,499
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,336 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,759 ±25
Median household income
$124,050
±$8,202 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$715,700
±$69,942 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,579
±$176 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Edgewater and what county is it in?
Edgewater is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 14,764 residents per square mile in 2020.
Edgewater is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 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 15,499 people lived in Edgewater on July 1, 2025, up 8.1% since 2020, faster than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,336 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,759 (±25).
| Measure | Edgewater | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,759 ±25 | 962,316 | +2,356 |
| Households | 7,217 ±444 | 355,127 | +1,466 |
| Average household size | 2.04 ±0.13 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,872 ±501 | 369,613 | +1,690 |
Edgewater's population since 2000
From 7,677 in 2000 to 15,499 in 2025: up 101.9%. 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 40.6 years old; 16.4% are under 18 and 14.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Asian residents at 38.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.9%. 49.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edgewater | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 ±3.7 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.4% ±2.8 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.4% ±2.3 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 48.7% ±3.0 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 16.6% ±4.3 pts | 22.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.9% ±6.3 pts | 51.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±1.8 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 38.7% ±5.6 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.5 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 49.6% ±4.8 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 51.9% ±6.5 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 7.1% ±2.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.2% ±1.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 72.7% ±4.0 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.9% ±4.2 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.4% ±4.9 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.1% ±2.0 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 7,217 households earn less than $124,050 a year (±$8,202), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 the median was $156,570 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $32,520 after inflation. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edgewater | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $124,050 ±$8,202 | $124,884 | −$32,520 |
| Mean household income | $173,399 ±$15,281 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $84,598 ±$7,545 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.7% ±3.2 pts | 6.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.0% ±4.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1% ±2.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 99.1% ±1.0 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.5% ±3.0 pts | 94.8% | – |
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 39.8% of Edgewater's occupied homes and renters 60.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $715,700 by its owner (±$69,942). The median renter pays $2,579 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edgewater | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $715,700 ±$69,942 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,579 ±$176 | $1,914 | −$505 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8% ±8.7 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,935 ±$428 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 39.8% ±5.5 pts | 65.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 60.2% ±5.5 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 7,872 ±501 | 369,613 | +1,690 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.8% ±5.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 5.8% ±2.1 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 13.5% ±4.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8% ±5.1 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.4% ±4.2 pts | 7.5% | – |
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 5 new housing units in Edgewater in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
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?
38.2% of Edgewater's workers drive alone and 30.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.0%.
| Measure | Edgewater | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 73.5% ±3.8 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% ±2.6 pts | 5.8% | +4.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 38.2% ±6.8 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8% ±2.0 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 23.0% ±4.5 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 30.4% ±6.1 pts | 18.5% | +23.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.1 min ±2.8 | 31.2 min | −4.2 min |
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?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Edgewater (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $106,199 (Tract 130.02) to $127,236 (Tract 130.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 130.02Bergen County | 6,753 | $106,199 |
| Tract 130.04Bergen County | 4,238 | $127,236 |
| Tract 130.03Bergen County | 3,768 | $125,515 |
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 New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edgewater is the 2,362nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 64th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Edgewater ranks 299th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 64th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 33rd | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 20th | 787 |
| Median household income | 299th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 93rd | 785 |
| Median home value | 115th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 69th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 231st | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th | 780 |
| Median age | 528th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 733rd | 777 |
| Work from home | 66th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 70th | 787 |
Edgewater's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, 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?
9 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.