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The '''City of Edgewater''' is a [[Colorado municipalities#Home Rule Municipality|Home Rule Municipality]] located in [[Jefferson County, Colorado]], [[United States]]. Edgewater is located on the west side of [[Denver]], in the [[Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. In 2009, the [[United States Census Bureau]] estimates that the population was 5,146.
The '''City of Edgewater''' is a [[Colorado municipalities#Home Rule Municipality|Home Rule Municipality]] located in [[Jefferson County, Colorado]], [[United States]]. Edgewater is located on the west side of [[Denver]], in the [[Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. As of the 2010 census, the population is 5,170.<ref>http://mcdc.missouri.edu/webrepts/pl94trends/Colorado_stplace2.html</ref> Edgewater is surrounded by Denver to the east, [[Lakewood, Colorado|Lakewood]] to the south and west, and [[Wheat Ridge, Colorado|Wheat Ridge]] to the north.
Edgewater is surrounded by Denver to the east, [[Lakewood, Colorado|Lakewood]] to the south and west, and [[Wheat Ridge, Colorado|Wheat Ridge]] to the north.


==Geography==
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As of the 2005-2009 American Community Estimates, there were 5,146 people, 2,698 households, and 1,329 families in the city. The [[population density]] was 7,630.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,961.0/km²). There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 3,396.9 per square mile (1,318.2/km²). In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 39.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $42,072, and the median income for a family was $42,815. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $22,696. About 17.5% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="factfinder.census.gov">http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=16000US0823135&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US08%7C16000US0823135&_street=&_county=edgewater&_cityTown=edgewater&_state=04000US08&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=</ref>
As of the 2005-2009 American Community Estimates, there were 5,146 people, 2,698 households, and 1,329 families in the city. The [[population density]] was 7,630.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,961.0/km²). There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 3,396.9 per square mile (1,318.2/km²). In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 39.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $42,072, and the median income for a family was $42,815. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $22,696. About 17.5% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.<ref name="factfinder.census.gov">http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=16000US0823135&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US08%7C16000US0823135&_street=&_county=edgewater&_cityTown=edgewater&_state=04000US08&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=</ref>


The racial breakdown according to the April 2010 census:<ref>http://mcdc.missouri.edu/webrepts/pl94trends/Colorado_stplace2.html</ref>
The racial estimates between 2005-2009:<ref>http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ADPTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US0823135&-qr_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_DP5YR5&-ds_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_&-_lang=en&-redoLog=false&-_sse=on</ref>
* [[Caucasian Race|White]] 61.7% (46.0% White alone-non hispanic)
* [[Caucasian|White]] 50.7%
* [[African American]] 4.4%
* [[African American]] 2.7% (1.6% African American alone)
* [[Indigenous peoples of the Americas|Native American]] 0.7%
* [[Asian American]] 1.3%
* [[Asian American|Asian]] 0.2%
* [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] 44.7%
* Other Race 0.3%
* [[Hispanic]] or [[Latino]] of any race were an estimated 43.5% of the population.
* An estimated 7.4% of the population were of two or more races.
* An estimated 7.4% of the population were of two or more races.


Approximately 10.7% of the population in Edgewater are not United States citizens. 14.3% of the population are foreign born United States citizens. The median house or condo value in 2009 was $199,114 and the median rent in 2009 was $702. An estimated 26.9% of the population over age 5 speak only spanish at home. An estimated 48.9% of the housing are rentals, while 51.1% are owner occupied housing.<ref name="factfinder.census.gov"/><ref>http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/STTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US0823135&-qr_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_S1603&-ds_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_&-redoLog=false</ref><ref>http://www.city-data.com/city/Edgewater-Colorado.html</ref>
Approximately 10.7% of the population that actually resides in Edgewater are not United States citizens. 14.3% of the population are foreign born United States citizens. The median house or condo value in 2009 was $199,114 and the median rent in 2009 was $702. An estimated 26.9% of the population over age 5 speak only spanish at home. An estimated 48.9% of the housing are rentals, while 51.1% are owner occupied housing.<ref name="factfinder.census.gov"/><ref>http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/STTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US0823135&-qr_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_S1603&-ds_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_&-redoLog=false</ref><ref>http://www.city-data.com/city/Edgewater-Colorado.html</ref>


==Public services==
==Public services==

Revision as of 16:58, 5 May 2011

City of Edgewater, Colorado
City
Motto: 
The City of Choice
Location in Jefferson County and the State of Colorado
Location in Jefferson County and the State of Colorado
Country United States
State State of Colorado
CountyJefferson County[1]
IncorporatedNovember 5, 1904[2]
Government
 • TypeHome Rule Municipality[1]
 • MayorBonnie McNulty[3]
Area
 • Total0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
 • Land0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
Template:GR
5,381 ft (1,640 m)
Population
 (2010)[4]
 • Total5,170
 • Density7,778.6/sq mi (3,025/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (MST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code[5]
80214
Area code(s)Both 303 and 720
FIPS code08-23135
GNIS feature ID0202848
WebsiteCity of Edgewater

The City of Edgewater is a Home Rule Municipality located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Edgewater is located on the west side of Denver, in the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2010 census, the population is 5,170.[6] Edgewater is surrounded by Denver to the east, Lakewood to the south and west, and Wheat Ridge to the north.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.7 square miles (1.8 km²), all of it land. Sloan's Lake, a body of water that sits within the western edge of the city limits of Denver, is just to the east of Edgewater.

Demographics

As of the 2005-2009 American Community Estimates, there were 5,146 people, 2,698 households, and 1,329 families in the city. The population density was 7,630.4 inhabitants per square mile (2,961.0/km²). There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 3,396.9 per square mile (1,318.2/km²). In the city the population was spread out with 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 39.5% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 100.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males. The median income for a household in the city was $42,072, and the median income for a family was $42,815. The per capita income for the city was $22,696. About 17.5% of families and 23.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.[7]

The racial breakdown according to the April 2010 census:[8]

Approximately 10.7% of the population that actually resides in Edgewater are not United States citizens. 14.3% of the population are foreign born United States citizens. The median house or condo value in 2009 was $199,114 and the median rent in 2009 was $702. An estimated 26.9% of the population over age 5 speak only spanish at home. An estimated 48.9% of the housing are rentals, while 51.1% are owner occupied housing.[7][9][10]

Public services

The Edgewater Municipal Building, located at 24th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard.

The Edgewater Police Department is organized into three divisions with an authorized strength of fifteen officers and four civilian employees, with three part time civilian employees working for the department and municipal court.[11] The police dept. uses the Jefferson County Sheriffs Dept. communications as their dispatch and 911 center.

The Edgewater Fire Department has one fire station and is staffed with a full time, professional fire chief and volunteer, professional firefighters. The city hired its first full-time Fire Chief in November 2009.

Edgewater contracts out for emergency medical services with Pridemark Paramedic Services who respond from dynamic posts outside of the city limits.

Schools in Edgewater are Edgewater Elementary, Lumberg Elementary, and Jefferson High School.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Active Colorado Municipalities". State of Colorado, Department of Local Affairs. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
  2. ^ "Colorado Municipal Incorporations". State of Colorado, Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. 2004-12-01. Retrieved 2007-09-02.
  3. ^ "EDGEWATER THE CITY OF CHOICE". City of Edgewater, Colorado. Retrieved 2007-12-19.
  4. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population for All Incorporated Places in Colorado" (CSV). 2006 Population Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Division. June 28, 2007. Retrieved 2007-12-10.
  5. ^ "ZIP Code Lookup" (JavaScript/HTML). United States Postal Service. Retrieved September 9, 2007.
  6. ^ http://mcdc.missouri.edu/webrepts/pl94trends/Colorado_stplace2.html
  7. ^ a b http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/ACSSAFFFacts?_event=&geo_id=16000US0823135&_geoContext=01000US%7C04000US08%7C16000US0823135&_street=&_county=edgewater&_cityTown=edgewater&_state=04000US08&_zip=&_lang=en&_sse=on&ActiveGeoDiv=&_useEV=&pctxt=fph&pgsl=160&_submenuId=factsheet_1&ds_name=null&_ci_nbr=null&qr_name=null&reg=null%3Anull&_keyword=&_industry=
  8. ^ http://mcdc.missouri.edu/webrepts/pl94trends/Colorado_stplace2.html
  9. ^ http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/STTable?_bm=y&-geo_id=16000US0823135&-qr_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_S1603&-ds_name=ACS_2009_5YR_G00_&-redoLog=false
  10. ^ http://www.city-data.com/city/Edgewater-Colorado.html
  11. ^ http://edgewaterpd.com/about.htm

39°45′1″N 105°3′43″W / 39.75028°N 105.06194°W / 39.75028; -105.06194

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