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Edgewood, Texas
Downtown Edgewood
Downtown Edgewood
Location of Edgewood, Texas
Location of Edgewood, Texas
Country United States
State Texas
County Van Zandt
Area
 • Total 1.38 sq mi (3.56 km2)
 • Land 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2)
 • Water 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation
476 ft (145 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,530
 • Density 1,109/sq mi (429.8/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
75117
Area code(s) 430, 903
FIPS code 48-22612
GNIS feature ID 2412468

Edgewood is a city located in Van Zandt County, Texas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,530 people lived there. The city got its name because it is on the western edge of the East Texas timberline. It is also found along U.S. Highway 80, about 60 miles east of Dallas.

Where is Edgewood Located?

Edgewood is in the state of Texas. It is part of Van Zandt County. The city is about 60 miles east of a much larger city called Dallas.

Understanding Edgewood's Size

The United States Census Bureau says that Edgewood covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.

Who Lives in Edgewood?

The number of people living in Edgewood has changed over many years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 83
1920 820
1930 761 −7.2%
1940 738 −3.0%
1950 834 13.0%
1960 887 6.4%
1970 1,176 32.6%
1980 1,413 20.2%
1990 1,284 −9.1%
2000 1,348 5.0%
2010 1,441 6.9%
2020 1,530 6.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Edgewood's Population in 2020

In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,530 people living in Edgewood. There were 558 households, which are groups of people living together in homes. Out of these, 439 were families.

Here is a simple breakdown of the different groups of people living in Edgewood in 2020:

Edgewood's Population Groups in 2020
Group Number of People Percentage
White (not Hispanic) 1,162 75.95%
Black or African American (not Hispanic) 109 7.12%
Native American or Alaska Native (not Hispanic) 13 0.85%
Asian (not Hispanic) 7 0.46%
Pacific Islander (not Hispanic) 1 0.07%
Some Other Group (not Hispanic) 3 0.2%
Mixed/Multi-Racial (not Hispanic) 51 3.33%
Hispanic or Latino 184 12.03%
Total 1,530

Learning in Edgewood

The students in Edgewood attend schools that are part of the Edgewood Independent School District. This district is responsible for providing education to the children and young people in the town.

Famous People from Edgewood

Some people who have become well-known have connections to Edgewood:

  • Cameron McCasland is a film and television producer who has been nominated for an Emmy award.
  • Chad Morris is a college football coach.

Local News and Information

If you want to read about what's happening in Edgewood, you might find news in these publications:

  • Edgewood Enterprise
  • Van Zandt County News

See also

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