Edgewater, Volusia County, Florida
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Edgewater is a city in Volusia County, Florida
, in the United States. As of the 2000 census
, the city population was 18,668. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 20,271.http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls
According to the.United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 10.3 square miles (26.7 km²). 10 square miles (25.9 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (3.58%) is water.
It runs parallel along the Indian River and is largely influenced by the water, which generates tourism, the city's main contributor.
, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.
There were 7,579 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 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 $35,852, and the median income for a family was $39,234. 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.
A pro-business city government recognizes the vital role that business and industry play in the community's economy and quality of life. Business thrives with products of the paint, building, boat, garment and honey industries produced locally and distributed throughout the global marketplace.
Recent studies show the workforce to be educated, productive and competitive with 10 percent underemployed. Seven highly ranked colleges and universities and the acclaimed Advanced Technology Center support business needs with career advancement, workforce development and research. Education, health care and government are the area's largest employers.
Among the corporate partners that call Edgewater home are:
Volusia County, Florida
Volusia County is a county located in the state of Florida. The U.S. Census Bureau 2010 official county's population was 494,593 . Its county seat is DeLand, and its most populous city is currently Deltona....
, in the United States. As of the 2000 census
United States Census, 2000
The Twenty-second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13.2% over the 248,709,873 persons enumerated during the 1990 Census...
, the city population was 18,668. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau is 20,271.http://www.census.gov/popest/cities/tables/SUB-EST2004-04-12.xls
Geography
Edgewater is located at 28.963864°N 80.904775°W.According to the.United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 10.3 square miles (26.7 km²). 10 square miles (25.9 km²) of it is land and 0.4 square miles (1 km²) of it (3.58%) is water.
It runs parallel along the Indian River and is largely influenced by the water, which generates tourism, the city's main contributor.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 18,668 people, 7,579 households, and 5,464 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,872.6 inhabitants per square mile (722.9/km²). There were 8,235 housing units at an average density of 826.0 per square mile (318.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 1.41% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other racesRace (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.96% of the population.
There were 7,579 households out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the city the population was spread out with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 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 $35,852, and the median income for a family was $39,234. Males had a median income of $27,453 versus $21,999 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
Elected
- Michael Thomas, Mayor
- Justin Kennedy, Councilperson, District 1
- Gigi Bennington, Councilperson, District 2
- Michael Ignasiack, Councilperson, District 3
- Ted Cooper, Councilperson, District 4
Economy
Business and industry flourish in Edgewater. From a honey exporting company established in 1940, to the boom of boat manufacturers in recent years, a growing number of companies are taking advantage of the business-friendly nature of the city.A pro-business city government recognizes the vital role that business and industry play in the community's economy and quality of life. Business thrives with products of the paint, building, boat, garment and honey industries produced locally and distributed throughout the global marketplace.
Recent studies show the workforce to be educated, productive and competitive with 10 percent underemployed. Seven highly ranked colleges and universities and the acclaimed Advanced Technology Center support business needs with career advancement, workforce development and research. Education, health care and government are the area's largest employers.
Among the corporate partners that call Edgewater home are:
- Accurate Fiberglass (boats)
- Animal-A-Holics (pets)
- Boston Whaler Commercial and Government Products (boats)
- Captain Foods Inc (Private Label Sauces & Seasonings - Wholesale, Ad Specialty)
- City Line Pizza (pizza)
- Edgewater Powerboats (boats)
- Feathers & Friends (pets)
- Floortime Carpet & Tile (flooring)
- J&J Enterprises (realty & investments)
- Loveland Groves (citrus)
- Porta Products Corporation (marine products)
- R.J. Dougherty Associates (boats)
- Sunrise Beverage Service (regional office coffee service)
- Tiffany Leonard & Co. (Home & Garden Products - Wholesale, Ad Specialty)
- Tropical Blossom (honey)
Notable residents
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