Edgewater, Maryland facts for kids
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Edgewater, Maryland
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 Edgewater, Maryland
Location in Maryland
Edgewater, Maryland
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Maryland |
| County |  Anne Arundel |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.83 sq mi (9.92 km2) |
| • Land | 2.99 sq mi (7.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.84 sq mi (2.17 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,446 |
| • Density | 3,157.09/sq mi (1,218.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
21037
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| Area code(s) | 410 |
| FIPS code | 24-25050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583612 |
Edgewater is a community in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the government counts for population, but it is not an official city or town. In 2020, about 9,446 people lived in Edgewater.
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Where is Edgewater?
Edgewater is a community located southwest of Annapolis. It sits on the south side of the South River. This river has tides, meaning its water level changes with the ocean.
Nearby Areas
Edgewater is next to several other communities. To the east, you'll find Mayo. To the west is Riva, and to the south is Lothian. Across the South River to the north are Parole and Annapolis Neck.
Growing Community
Many people think of Edgewater as a part of Annapolis because it is so close. The area is growing steadily. New shops, restaurants, and homes are being built. Edgewater is in the southern part of Anne Arundel County. Some neighborhoods in Edgewater include Londontown, Southdown, South River Colony, Glebe Heights, Gingerville, and Edgewater Beach.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2010 | 9,023 | — | |
| 2020 | 9,446 | 4.7% | |
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The number of people living in Edgewater has grown over time. In 2010, there were 9,023 residents. By 2020, the population had increased to 9,446 people.
Getting Around Edgewater
Several important roads help people travel through Edgewater.
Main Roads
- Maryland Route 2 (also called Solomons Island Road) is the main road that runs north and south. Many businesses and homes are along this road. It goes north across the South River Bridge to Annapolis. To the south, it leads to Prince Frederick.
- Maryland Route 214 (Central Avenue) crosses MD 2. It forms the southern edge of the community. This road goes east to places like Beverley Beach and Mayo.
- Maryland Route 253 (Mayo Road) winds through the middle of Edgewater. It connects Routes 2 and 214 in the Londontown neighborhood.
Local Airport
Lee Airport is a small airport in Edgewater. It is used for general aviation, which means it handles private planes and smaller aircraft, not large commercial flights.
Schools in Edgewater
Students in Edgewater attend schools managed by Anne Arundel County Public Schools.
Local Schools
Here are the schools that serve the Edgewater area:
- Central Elementary School
- Edgewater Elementary School
- Mayo Elementary School
- Central Middle School
- South River High School
- Center of Applied Technology South (a school focused on career and technical skills)
- Central Special School
See also
In Spanish: Edgewater (Maryland) para niños
