Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Edgewater, Florida
City
City of Edgewater
Edgewater City Hall in 2010
Nickname(s):  "The Hospitality City"
Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
Country	United States of America
State	Florida
County	Volusia
Incorporated (Town of Hawks Park)	1915
Incorporated (City of Edgewater)	1924
Founded by	John Milton Hawks
Government
• Type	Council–Manager
Area
• Total	25.11 sq mi (65.02 km2)
• Land	24.71 sq mi (64.00 km2)
• Water	0.40 sq mi (1.02 km2)
Population  (2020)
• Total	23,097
• Density	934.76/sq mi (360.91/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes	32132, 32141
Area code(s)	386
FIPS code	12-19825
GNIS feature ID	2403541
Website	www.cityofedgewater.org

Edgewater is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. It is located along the Indian River North and next to the Mosquito Lagoon. Edgewater is part of the larger Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area. In 2020, about 23,097 people lived in the city.

The area was first settled by John Milton Hawks. In 1915, it became an official town called Hawks Park. The name stayed Hawks Park until 1924. Then, the Florida Legislature changed its name to the City of Edgewater.

Where is Edgewater Located?

Edgewater is in Florida, at these coordinates: 28°57′50″N 80°54′17″W / 28.963864°N 80.904775°W / 28.963864; -80.904775.

Land and Water Areas

The city covers a total area of about 22.6 square miles (58.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 22.2 square miles (57.5 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.4 square miles (1.0 square kilometer), is water.

Edgewater runs alongside the Indian River. This river is very important to the city. It helps bring in tourists, which is a big part of Edgewater's economy.

Who Lives in Edgewater?

The number of people living in Edgewater has grown a lot over the years.

Population in 2020

In 2020, there were 23,097 people living in Edgewater. There were 10,927 households and 6,374 families.

Population in 2010

In 2010, the city had 20,750 people. There were 8,605 households and 5,612 families. The city had about 934 people per square mile (361 people per square kilometer). There were also 9,929 housing units.

About 22.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (49.0%) were married couples. About 12.1% of households had a female head without a husband. About 33.4% were non-family households.

The average household size was 2.36 people. The average family size was 2.79 people.

Age Groups in 2010

In 2010, the population was spread out by age:

• 19.2% were under 18 years old.
• 4.7% were between 20 and 24 years old.
• 21.6% were between 25 and 44 years old.
• 30.0% were between 45 and 64 years old.
• 22.1% were 65 years or older.

The average age in the city was 46.7 years. For every 100 females, there were about 92 males.

Household Income in 2010

In 2010, the average income for a household in Edgewater was $47,750. For families, the average income was $35,852. About 9.2% of all people and 6.4% of families lived below the poverty line. This included 16.0% of those under 18 and 4.9% of those 65 or older.

What Does Edgewater Do for Work?

Edgewater has different kinds of businesses. Some local businesses work in construction, boat building, making clothes, and producing honey.

The biggest employers in the area are in education, healthcare, and government jobs. Edgewater is also close to several colleges and universities. This means there are good opportunities for learning and finding jobs.

Famous People from Edgewater

• Adam Lovell, who started and owns WriteAPrisoner.com.
• Cindy Lovell, an educator and writer.
• Peter Wolf Toth, a sculptor.
• Tilly van der Zwaard, a Dutch athlete.
• Beckett Daly, a Disney actor known for Infinite Worlds Await.

See also

In Spanish: Edgewater (Florida) para niños