Edgewood, WA Demographics

A map of Edgewood's Population by Race

Edgewood, Washington has an estimated population of 13,032, an increase from the 12,327 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.9% White, 7.9% Asian, 7.9% Hispanic, 6.3% Multiracial, 4.0% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Black. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Washington 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 43.0% in 2020 and 47.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edgewood is ranked the 103rd most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 108th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edgewood's White Population

9,246 residents of Edgewood, or 70.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edgewood is higher than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Edgewood ranks 379th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Edgewood's population has decreased from 74.4% to 70.9%.

Edgewood is more White than neighboring North Puyallup (67% White), Milton (64.5% White), Pacific (51.4% White), and Lakeland South (55.7% White). Edgewood is less White than neighboring Sumner (71.5% White).

Edgewood's Black Population

387 residents of Edgewood, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edgewood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Edgewood ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Black population has grown by an estimated 32.1%. Black residents' share of Edgewood's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.0%.

Edgewood is more Black than neighboring North Puyallup (2.4% Black), and Sumner (0.4% Black). Edgewood is less Black than neighboring Milton (3.8% Black), and Pacific (6.7% Black).

Edgewood's Asian Population

1,033 residents of Edgewood, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edgewood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Edgewood ranks 94th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Asian residents' share of Edgewood's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.9%.

Edgewood is more Asian than neighboring North Puyallup (6% Asian), Milton (5.4% Asian), and Sumner (0.6% Asian). Edgewood is less Asian than neighboring Pacific (10.7% Asian), and Lakeland South (13.3% Asian).

Edgewood's Hispanic Population

1,035 residents of Edgewood, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edgewood is lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Edgewood ranks 322nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Edgewood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.9%.

Edgewood is less Hispanic than neighboring North Puyallup (8.3% Hispanic), Milton (15.9% Hispanic), Pacific (22.4% Hispanic), Lakeland South (15.3% Hispanic), and Sumner (21.1% Hispanic).

Edgewood's Native American/Other Population

516 residents of Edgewood, or 4.0% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Edgewood ranks 378th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 164.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edgewood's population has increased from 1.6% to 4.0%.

Edgewood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Milton (2.9% Native American/Other), Pacific (3.7% Native American/Other), Lakeland South (3% Native American/Other), and Sumner (0.4% Native American/Other). Edgewood is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Puyallup (14.8% Native American/Other).

Edgewood's Multiracial Population

815 residents of Edgewood, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edgewood is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Edgewood ranks 139th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgewood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Edgewood's population has decreased from 7.6% to 6.3%.

Edgewood is more Multiracial than neighboring North Puyallup (1.6% Multiracial), Pacific (5.2% Multiracial), and Sumner (6% Multiracial). Edgewood is less Multiracial than neighboring Milton (7.4% Multiracial), and Lakeland South (9.8% 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.