Edgewood, KY Demographics

A map of Edgewood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,084	7,815	95.7%	92.6%
Asian	160	109	1.9%	1.3%
Multiracial	122	265	1.4%	3.1%
Hispanic	46	181	0.5%	2.1%
Black	35	52	0.4%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	13	0.0%	0.2%

Edgewood, Kentucky has an estimated population of 8,447, a less than 1% change from the 8,435 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 1.9% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edgewood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Edgewood has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Edgewood, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edgewood is ranked the 56th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Edgewood was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edgewood's White Population

8,084 residents of Edgewood, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edgewood is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Edgewood ranks 196th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's White population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. White residents' share of Edgewood's population has increased from 92.6% to 95.7%.

Edgewood is more White than neighboring Crestview Hills (86.1% White), Lakeside Park (91.2% White), Erlanger (81.3% White), Fort Mitchell (86.4% White), and Elsmere (80.1% White).

Edgewood's Black Population

35 residents of Edgewood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edgewood is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Edgewood ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Black population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Black residents' share of Edgewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Edgewood is more Black than neighboring Lakeside Park (0% Black). Edgewood is less Black than neighboring Crestview Hills (6.8% Black), Erlanger (6% Black), Fort Mitchell (4% Black), and Elsmere (3.3% Black).

Edgewood's Asian Population

160 residents of Edgewood, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edgewood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Edgewood ranks 107th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Asian residents' share of Edgewood's population has increased from 1.3% to 1.9%.

Edgewood is more Asian than neighboring Crestview Hills (1.8% Asian), Erlanger (1.3% Asian), and Fort Mitchell (0% Asian). Edgewood is less Asian than neighboring Lakeside Park (3.1% Asian), and Elsmere (2.7% Asian).

Edgewood's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Edgewood, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edgewood is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Edgewood ranks 295th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 74.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Edgewood's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.5%.

Edgewood is less Hispanic than neighboring Crestview Hills (4.3% Hispanic), Lakeside Park (2.4% Hispanic), Erlanger (4.8% Hispanic), Fort Mitchell (5.1% Hispanic), and Elsmere (6.3% Hispanic).

Edgewood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Edgewood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edgewood is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Edgewood ranks 405th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edgewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Edgewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeside Park (1.6% Native American/Other), Erlanger (1.1% Native American/Other), and Elsmere (0.4% Native American/Other).

Edgewood's Multiracial Population

122 residents of Edgewood, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edgewood is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Edgewood ranks 361st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 54.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Edgewood's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.4%.

Edgewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Crestview Hills (0.9% Multiracial). Edgewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeside Park (1.6% Multiracial), Erlanger (5.5% Multiracial), Fort Mitchell (4.4% Multiracial), and Elsmere (7.3% 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.