Edgemere, Maryland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edgemere, Maryland
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Waterfront scene in Edgemere
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Location of Edgemere, Maryland
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Maryland |
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| County |  Baltimore |
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| Area | ||
| • Total | 20.57 sq mi (53.28 km2) | |
| • Land | 10.87 sq mi (28.14 km2) | |
| • Water | 9.71 sq mi (25.14 km2) | |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,069 | |
| • Density | 834.70/sq mi (322.27/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| FIPS code | 24-24950 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0590133 | |
Edgemere is a small community in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area that the government counts for population statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
In 2020, about 9,069 people lived in Edgemere. The community was first started in 1899. It was given the name Edgemere, changing from its older name, "Fitzell."
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Where is Edgemere Located?
Edgemere is found at these coordinates: 39°13′45″N 76°26′56″W / 39.22917°N 76.44889°W. This means it's in the eastern part of Maryland, close to the water.
The area of Edgemere covers about 20.6 square miles (53.3 square kilometers). A large part of this area is water, about 9.8 square miles (25.4 square kilometers). This means nearly half of Edgemere is covered by water!
How Many People Live in Edgemere?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 11,775 | — | |
| 1970 | 10,352 | −12.1% | |
| 1980 | 9,078 | −12.3% | |
| 1990 | 9,226 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 9,248 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 8,669 | −6.3% | |
| 2020 | 9,069 | 4.6% | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 9,069 people living in Edgemere. This number helps us understand how many people call Edgemere home.
In 2000, there were 9,248 people living in 3,530 households. A household is like a home where people live together. Most of these households (2,513) were families.
The average household in Edgemere had about 2.58 people. The average family had about 3.04 people. This shows that many families with children live in the area.
Who Lives in Edgemere?
In 2000, about 22.1% of the people in Edgemere were under 18 years old. This means many kids and teenagers live there. About 16.7% of the people were 65 years or older.
The median age in Edgemere was 41 years old. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
Money and Jobs in Edgemere
In 2000, the average income for a household in Edgemere was about $46,928 per year. For families, the average income was about $55,662 per year.
The income per person in Edgemere was about $20,802. This number helps us understand the average amount of money people earned.
A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means they had lower incomes. About 9.0% of those under 18 and 8.6% of those 65 or older were in this group.
See also
In Spanish: Edgemere (Maryland) para niños
