Edgemoor, DE Demographics

A map of Edgemoor's Population by Race

Edgemoor, Delaware has an estimated population of 6,349, a decrease from the 6,635 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.9% White, 41.5% Black, 3.2% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 0.8% Multiracial, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edgemoor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Edgemoor has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Delaware overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Edgemoor, that probability was 62.8% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edgemoor is ranked the 19th most populous place in Delaware, out of 79 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Edgemoor was ranked the 19th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edgemoor's White Population

3,296 residents of Edgemoor, or 51.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edgemoor is lower than in Delaware overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Edgemoor ranks 69th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgemoor's White population has grown by an estimated 7.9%. White residents' share of Edgemoor's population has increased from 46.1% to 51.9%.

Edgemoor is more White than neighboring Wilmington (29.3% White), and Penns Grove (26.7% White). Edgemoor is less White than neighboring Bellefonte (75% White), Ardencroft (81.7% White), and Ardentown (75.1% White).

Edgemoor's Black Population

2,637 residents of Edgemoor, or 41.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edgemoor is significantly higher than in Delaware overall, where 21.4% of the population is Black. Edgemoor ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgemoor's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Black residents' share of Edgemoor's population has increased from 39.1% to 41.5%.

Edgemoor is more Black than neighboring Bellefonte (15.6% Black), Penns Grove (24.8% Black), Ardencroft (2.8% Black), and Ardentown (3.4% Black). Edgemoor is less Black than neighboring Wilmington (51.6% Black).

Edgemoor's Asian Population

151 residents of Edgemoor, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edgemoor is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 4.3% of the population is Asian. Edgemoor ranks 21st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgemoor's Asian population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Asian residents' share of Edgemoor's population has decreased from 2.9% to 2.4%.

Edgemoor is more Asian than neighboring Bellefonte (0% Asian), Wilmington (1.6% Asian), Penns Grove (0.4% Asian), Ardencroft (1.9% Asian), and Ardentown (0.4% Asian).

Edgemoor's Hispanic Population

206 residents of Edgemoor, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edgemoor is lower than in Delaware overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Edgemoor ranks 44th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgemoor's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Edgemoor's population has decreased from 6.5% to 3.2%.

Edgemoor is less Hispanic than neighboring Bellefonte (3.5% Hispanic), Wilmington (11.9% Hispanic), Penns Grove (42.5% Hispanic), Ardencroft (13.6% Hispanic), and Ardentown (5.2% Hispanic).

Edgemoor's Native American/Other Population

7 residents of Edgemoor, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edgemoor is comparable to the share in Delaware overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Edgemoor ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgemoor's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edgemoor's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.1%.

Edgemoor is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ardencroft (0% Native American/Other), and Ardentown (0% Native American/Other). Edgemoor is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bellefonte (1.9% Native American/Other), Wilmington (0.9% Native American/Other), and Penns Grove (1.8% Native American/Other).

Edgemoor's Multiracial Population

52 residents of Edgemoor, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edgemoor is slightly lower than in Delaware overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Edgemoor ranks 41st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 79 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgemoor's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Edgemoor's population has decreased from 4.7% to 0.8%.

Edgemoor is more Multiracial than neighboring Ardencroft (0% Multiracial). Edgemoor is less Multiracial than neighboring Bellefonte (4% Multiracial), Wilmington (4.6% Multiracial), Penns Grove (3.8% Multiracial), and Ardentown (15.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.