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Edgewater, AL
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Alabama.
Population
670
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
578
ZIP codes
0
Edgewater and its ZIP codes
Edgewater at a glance
- Edgewater is about 5.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
Housing and community stats
Edgewater, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
20.1%
Homeownership
87.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
52.9
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (29), Scottish Americans (15), Irish Americans (10).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Edgewater.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,008
368,875 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,312
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$8.1B
FY 2026, $12,071 per person
How people get to work
Edgewater, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.0%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgewater, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,330
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,129
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
55.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgewater, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.9%
U.S. 33.3% +11.6 pts
Diabetes
21.3%
U.S. 12.1% +9.2 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Edgewater
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MinorCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.7 |
| McDonald ChapelCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 1.1 |
| MulgaTown | 1.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Pleasant GroveCity | 2.2 mi | 9.8 |
| MaytownTown | 3.3 mi | 2.7 |
| FairfieldCity | 4.3 mi | 3.5 |
| Sylvan SpringsTown | 4.4 mi | 9.3 |
| AdamsvilleCity | 4.7 mi | 26.2 |
| ForestdaleCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.7 |
| MidfieldCity | 5.6 mi | 2.7 |
| BrightonCity | 6.4 mi | 1.4 |
| ConcordCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 3.4 |
| LipscombCity | 7.2 mi | 1.2 |
| BrooksideTown | 7.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Rock CreekCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 3 |
| CardiffTown | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Edgewater, AL in?
- Edgewater is in Jefferson County, Alabama.
- What is the population of Edgewater, AL?
- About 670 people live in Edgewater, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Edgewater?
- Nearby places include Minor (1.2 mi), McDonald Chapel (1.3 mi), Mulga (1.8 mi), Pleasant Grove (2.2 mi), Maytown (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023