Edgewater, NJ Demographics

A map of Edgewater's Population by Race

Edgewater, New Jersey has an estimated population of 14,759, a slight increase from the 14,336 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.7% Asian, 36.9% White, 16.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.5% Black, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edgewater, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Edgewater is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than New Jersey overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Edgewater, that probability was 68.1% in 2020 and 68.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edgewater is ranked the 86th most populous place in New Jersey, out of 700 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). Edgewater was ranked the 89th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edgewater's White Population

5,440 residents of Edgewater, or 36.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edgewater is considerably lower than in New Jersey overall, where 50.9% of the population is White. Edgewater ranks 605th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewater's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Edgewater's population has decreased from 41.4% to 36.9%.

Edgewater is more White than neighboring Fairview (25.8% White), Palisades Park (19.2% White), and Ridgefield (32.5% White). Edgewater is less White than neighboring Cliffside Park (41.4% White), and Fort Lee (37.2% White).

Edgewater's Black Population

515 residents of Edgewater, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edgewater is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 12.2% of the population is Black. Edgewater ranks 221st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewater's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Edgewater's population has decreased from 5.4% to 3.5%.

Edgewater is more Black than neighboring Cliffside Park (2.7% Black), Fort Lee (2.3% Black), Fairview (1.3% Black), Palisades Park (2.6% Black), and Ridgefield (1.8% Black).

Edgewater's Asian Population

5,718 residents of Edgewater, or 38.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edgewater is significantly higher than in New Jersey overall, where 10% of the population is Asian. Edgewater ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewater's Asian population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Asian residents' share of Edgewater's population has increased from 35.4% to 38.7%.

Edgewater is more Asian than neighboring Cliffside Park (14.4% Asian), Fairview (4.2% Asian), and Ridgefield (22% Asian). Edgewater is less Asian than neighboring Fort Lee (43.6% Asian), and Palisades Park (54.5% Asian).

Edgewater's Hispanic Population

2,449 residents of Edgewater, or 16.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edgewater is lower than in New Jersey overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Edgewater ranks 221st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewater's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Edgewater's population has increased from 13.7% to 16.6%.

Edgewater is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Lee (13.5% Hispanic). Edgewater is less Hispanic than neighboring Cliffside Park (34.5% Hispanic), Fairview (65.8% Hispanic), Palisades Park (22.3% Hispanic), and Ridgefield (37.8% Hispanic).

Edgewater's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of Edgewater, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edgewater is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Edgewater ranks 250th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewater's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edgewater's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Edgewater is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fairview (0.1% Native American/Other), and Palisades Park (0.3% Native American/Other). Edgewater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cliffside Park (2.2% Native American/Other), and Ridgefield (4.1% Native American/Other).

Edgewater's Multiracial Population

541 residents of Edgewater, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edgewater is comparable to the share in New Jersey overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Edgewater ranks 274th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 700 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewater's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Edgewater's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.7%.

Edgewater is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Lee (2.7% Multiracial), Fairview (3% Multiracial), Palisades Park (1.1% Multiracial), and Ridgefield (1.8% Multiracial). Edgewater is less Multiracial than neighboring Cliffside Park (4.8% 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.