Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida

Edgewater is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States, situated along the Indian River, adjacent to the Mosquito Lagoon. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a population of 20,750. It is a part of the Deltona–Daytona Beach–Ormond Beach, FL metropolitan statistical area, which was home to 590,289 people in 2010.

Edgewater, Florida
City
City of Edgewater
Nickname(s): 
"The Hospitality City"
Location in Volusia County and the state of Florida
Coordinates: 28°57′50″N 80°54′17″W
CountryUnited States
StateFlorida
CountyVolusia
Incorporated1951
Founded byJohn Milton Hawks
Government
 • TypeCouncil–Manager
 • MayorMichael Thomas
 • Interim City managerGlenn Irby
Area
 • Total24.98 sq mi (64.69 km2)
 • Land24.58 sq mi (63.67 km2)
 • Water0.39 sq mi (1.02 km2)
Population
 • Total20,750
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
23,918
 • Density972.99/sq mi (375.67/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
32132
Area code(s)386
FIPS code12-19825
GNIS feature ID2403541
Websitewww.cityofedgewater.org

A settlement in the area was established by John Milton Hawks. It was named Hawks Park until 1924 when the Florida Legislature renamed it.[4]

Geography

Edgewater is located at 28°57′50″N 80°54′17″W.[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.6 square miles (58.5 km2), with 22.2 square miles (57.5 km2) (98.25%) of land, and 0.39 square miles (1.0 km2) (1.65%) of water.[6] It runs parallel to the Indian River and is largely influenced by the water, which generates tourism, the main contributor to the city's economy.

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
1920133—
1930341156.4%
194047739.9%
195083775.5%
19602,051145.0%
19703,34863.2%
19806,726100.9%
199015,337128.0%
200018,66821.7%
201020,75011.2%
Est. 201923,918[3]15.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 20,750 people, 8,786 households, and 5,849 families residing in the city. The population density was 934.0 inhabitants per square mile (354.50/km2). There were 9,929 total housing units at an average density of 447 per square mile (318.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.1% White, 2.6% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.

There were 8,786 households, out of which 22.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 26.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 20 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,750, and the median income for a family was $35,852. Males had a median income of $27,453 versus $21,999 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,017. About 6.4% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.0% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

City officials

Elected
  • Michael Thomas, Mayor
  • Christine Power, Councilperson, District 1
  • Kimberly Yaney, Councilperson, District 2
  • Megan O'Keefe, Councilperson, District 3
  • Gary Conroy, Councilperson, District 4

Economy

Local businesses include those in the construction, boat, garment, and honey industries, such as Boston Whaler and Tropical Blossom Honey. Recent studies show a workforce with 10 percent underemployed. The city is within an hour's drive of seven colleges and universities and an Advanced Technology Center. The education, health care, and government sectors are the area's largest employers.

Notable people

References
  1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 2, 2020.
  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. Edgewater Archived 2013-03-11 at the Wayback Machine Volusia County website
  5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  6. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Edgewater city, Florida". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  7. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  8. Ned Barnett (2016-01-23). "Prison letters reach beyond the walls". The News & Observer.
  9. Mark Lane (2019-10-03). "Mark Twain was here -- boyhood signature found by Edgewater Twain expert". Daytona Beach News Journal.
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