Edgewood, PA Demographics

A map of Edgewood's Population by Race

Edgewood, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 2,078, a decrease from the 2,286 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.9% White, 9.0% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 0.3% Asian, 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania 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 16.8% in 2020 and 28.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edgewood is ranked the 644th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 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 593rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edgewood's White Population

1,744 residents of Edgewood, or 83.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edgewood is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Edgewood ranks 960th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's White population has declined by an estimated 16.2%. White residents' share of Edgewood's population has decreased from 91.0% to 83.9%.

Edgewood is more White than neighboring Shamokin (82.2% White). Edgewood is less White than neighboring Fairview-Ferndale (91.2% White), Tharptown (Uniontown) (100% White), Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (100% White), and Ranshaw (95.2% White).

Edgewood's Black Population

34 residents of Edgewood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edgewood is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Edgewood ranks 820th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Black population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Black residents' share of Edgewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Edgewood is more Black than neighboring Fairview-Ferndale (0.6% Black), Tharptown (Uniontown) (0% Black), Shamokin (1% Black), and Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (0% Black). Edgewood is less Black than neighboring Ranshaw (3% Black).

Edgewood's Asian Population

6 residents of Edgewood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edgewood is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Edgewood ranks 1263rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Edgewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Edgewood is more Asian than neighboring Fairview-Ferndale (0% Asian), Tharptown (Uniontown) (0% Asian), Shamokin (0% Asian), Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (0% Asian), and Ranshaw (0% Asian).

Edgewood's Hispanic Population

188 residents of Edgewood, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edgewood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Edgewood ranks 574th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 102.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Edgewood's population has increased from 4.1% to 9.0%.

Edgewood is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairview-Ferndale (6.5% Hispanic), Tharptown (Uniontown) (0% Hispanic), Shamokin (8.9% Hispanic), Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (0% Hispanic), and Ranshaw (1.8% 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 Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Edgewood ranks 1435th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 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 Shamokin (0.5% Native American/Other).

Edgewood's Multiracial Population

106 residents of Edgewood, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edgewood is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Edgewood ranks 1013th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 43.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Edgewood's population has increased from 3.2% to 5.1%.

Edgewood is more Multiracial than neighboring Fairview-Ferndale (1.8% Multiracial), Tharptown (Uniontown) (0% Multiracial), Marshallton CDP (Northumberland County) (0% Multiracial), and Ranshaw (0% Multiracial). Edgewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Shamokin (7.5% 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.