Edgewood, Florida facts for kids
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Edgewood, Florida
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| City of Edgewood | |
Location in Orange County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Orange |
| Incorporated (town) | 1924 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.54 sq mi (3.98 km2) |
| • Land | 1.24 sq mi (3.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,685 |
| • Density | 2,170.57/sq mi (837.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
32809, 32839
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| Area code(s) | 407, 689 |
| FIPS code | 12-19900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2403543 |
Edgewood is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is part of the larger Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's close to the big city of Orlando. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,685 people.
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Geography
Edgewood is located in the state of Florida. Its exact spot is 28°29′13″N 81°22′24″W / 28.486831°N 81.373279°W.
The city covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (3.9 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.2 square miles (3.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.3 square miles (0.77 square kilometers), is water. This means there are lakes or other water bodies within the city limits.
Climate
The weather in Edgewood is known for its hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild, meaning they are not too cold. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. It's often marked as "Cfa" on climate maps.
History and Government
Edgewood officially became a town in 1924. Later, in 1973, it became a city.
How Edgewood is Governed
The city of Edgewood uses a Mayor–Council system. This means there is a Mayor and a City Council who make decisions for the city.
- The Mayor is the main leader of the city. Currently, the Mayor is John Dowless.
- The Vice Mayor or Council President helps the Mayor and leads the City Council meetings. Richard A. Horn holds this position.
- The City Council members are elected by the people to represent them. They help make laws and important decisions for the city. The current council members are Susan Lomas, Ben Pierce, Lee Chotas, and Chris Rader.
- The Administrative Project Manager, Brett Sollazzo, helps manage the city's projects and daily operations.
- The City Clerk, Sandy Riffle, keeps official records and helps with city meetings.
Population and People
The number of people living in Edgewood has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 103 | — | |
| 1940 | 34 | −67.0% | |
| 1950 | 217 | 538.2% | |
| 1960 | 436 | 100.9% | |
| 1970 | 392 | −10.1% | |
| 1980 | 1,034 | 163.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,062 | 2.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,901 | 79.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,503 | 31.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,685 | 7.3% | |
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Who Lives in Edgewood?
The United States Census Bureau collects information about the people living in cities. This helps us understand the community better.
In 2020, there were 2,685 people living in Edgewood. These people lived in 1,076 different homes, called households. Out of these, 782 were families.
The table below shows the different groups of people who lived in Edgewood in 2010 and 2020. It helps us see how diverse the city is.
| Race | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 1,748 | 1,660 | 69.84% | 61.82% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 251 | 242 | 10.03% | 9.01% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 6 | 8 | 0.24% | 0.30% |
| Asian (NH) | 109 | 204 | 4.35% | 7.60% |
| Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian (NH) | 0 | 7 | 0.00% | 0.26% |
| Some other race (NH) | 7 | 22 | 0.28% | 0.82% |
| Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 47 | 142 | 1.88% | 5.29% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 335 | 400 | 13.38% | 14.90% |
| Total | 2,503 | 2,685 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
In 2010, there were 2,503 people living in Edgewood. They lived in 960 households, and 633 of those were families.
See also
In Spanish: Edgewood (Florida) para niños
