Edgewood, Kentucky

Edgewood is a home rule-class city[4] in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 8,575 at the 2010 census,[5] down from 9,400 at the 2000 census. It was named for an early homestead in Walker Estates.[6]

Edgewood, Kentucky
City
Location of Edgewood in Kenton County, Kentucky
Coordinates: 39°0′19″N 84°33′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyKenton
Government
 • MayorJohn Link[1]
Area
 • Total4.29 sq mi (11.10 km2)
 • Land4.26 sq mi (11.04 km2)
 • Water0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation
863 ft (263 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total8,575
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
8,759
 • Density2,055.14/sq mi (793.50/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
41017-41018
Area code(s)859
FIPS code21-23932
GNIS feature ID0491562
Websitewww.edgewoodky.com

Edgewood was incorporated by act of the state assembly on November 15, 1948. In 1968, it merged with two nearby cities – Summit Hills Heights (inc. 1962) and Pius Heights (inc. 1965).[7] The new city government began operation on January 1, 1969.[6]

Geography

Edgewood is located in north-central Kenton County at 39°0′19″N 84°33′57″W (39.005153, -84.565780).[8] It is bordered to the north by Crestview Hills, to the northeast by Fort Wright, to the east by Covington, and to the south and west by Erlanger. The Dixie Highway (here bearing U.S. Routes 25, 42, and 127) runs through the northwest end of the city, leading northeast 6 miles (10 km) to the center of Covington and southwest 3 miles (5 km) to Florence. Interstate 275, the beltway around Cincinnati, passes just north of the Edgewood city limits, with access from Exit 83 (the Dixie Highway).

According to the United States Census Bureau, Edgewood has a total area of 4.2 square miles (11.0 km2), of which 0.03 square miles (0.07 km2), or 0.65%, are water.[5]

Demographics

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 9,400 people, 3,099 households, and 2,693 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,250.8 people per square mile (868.3/km2). There were 3,149 housing units at an average density of 754.0 per square mile (290.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city is 97.74% White, 1.23% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. 0.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19601,100—
19704,139276.3%
19807,24375.0%
19908,14312.4%
20009,40015.4%
20108,575−8.8%
2019 (est.)8,759[3]2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

There were 3,099 households, out of which 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 78.4% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.1% were non-families. 11.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $76,218, and the median income for a family was $80,578. Males had a median income of $52,739 versus $34,327 for females. The per capita income for the city was $29,962. About 0.7% of families and 1.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

Points of interest
  • Presidents Park - A 20-acre (8.1 ha) park located at 283 Dudley Road. The park has baseball fields, hiking trails and basketball courts.[11]
  • St. Elizabeth Hospital - A full-service hospital located at 1 Medical Village Drive. St. E has been rated one of the top 50 hospitals in the U.S. from 2006 to 2011 by HealthGrades.[12]
  • Freedom Park - A second park that has volleyball, baseball, soccer, along with an open field. It is located by the intersection of Dudley Road and Thomas More Parkway.

Notable people

References
  1. "City Council". City of Edgewood, KY. City of Edgewood, KY. Retrieved 26 July 2020.
  2. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. "Summary and Reference Guide to House Bill 331 City Classification Reform" (PDF). Kentucky League of Cities. Retrieved December 30, 2014.
  5. "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Edgewood city, Kentucky". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 4, 2019.
  6. City of Edgewood Retrieved on 2010-03-27
  7. Commonwealth of Kentucky. Office of the Secretary of State. Land Office. "Edgewood, Kentucky". Accessed 25 July 2013.
  8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  9. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  10. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. "Presidents Park". Archived from the original on 10 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
  12. "Health Grades". Retrieved 27 February 2011.
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