# Edgewater, Colorado

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The **City of Edgewater** is a [home rule city](/source/List_of_municipalities_in_Colorado#Home_rule_municipality) located in [Jefferson County](/source/Jefferson_County,_Colorado), [Colorado](/source/Colorado), United States.[5] The city population was 5,005 at the [2020 United States census](/source/2020_United_States_census).[6] Edgewater is surrounded by [Denver](/source/Denver) to the east, [Lakewood](/source/Lakewood,_Colorado) to the south and west, and [Wheat Ridge](/source/Wheat_Ridge,_Colorado) to the north. The city is a part of the [Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area](/source/Denver-Aurora-Centennial,_CO_Metropolitan_Statistical_Area) and the [Front Range Urban Corridor](/source/Front_Range_Urban_Corridor).

## History

Edgewater was named for its lakefront location at [Sloan's Lake](/source/Sloan's_Lake).[7] The Edgewater, Colorado, post office opened on March 1, 1892,[8] and the Town of Edgewater was incorporated on November 5, 1904.[5]

## Geography

At the [2020 United States census](/source/2020_United_States_census), the town had a total area of 445 acres (1.799 square kilometres).[6] [Sloan's Lake](/source/Sloan's_Lake), a lake that once extended into Edgewater, now lies entirely within the city limits of [Denver](/source/Denver) just to the east of Edgewater.

### Climate

Edgewater features a [Semi-arid](/source/Semi-arid) climate, with low annual precipitation. Due to Edgewater bordering the city and county of Denver, the climates are almost exactly the same, with only a few differences. Annual snowfall is generally a bit less in Edgewater, and the high temperatures are also a few degrees warmer, because Denver temperatures are recorded at the [Denver International Airport](/source/Denver_International_Airport), which is actually east of the Denver metro area.

Summers are hot and dry, while winters can vary from cool to cold, with snowfall not uncommon in winter months. However, snowfall is short lived in [arid](/source/Arid) and sunny climates, usually melting in a day or sometimes before nightfall. Normal summer highs range from the upper 80s (°F) to the mid 90s, with upper 90 °F (32 °C) days very common, and even a few days over 100 °F (38 °C) as well. Normal winter highs range from the mid 40s to the mid 50s, with upper 50 °F (10 °C) and lower 60 °F (16 °C) days very common as well. Sunshine is abundant throughout the year, averaging over 300 days of sun per year.

## Demographics

### 2020 census

As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Edgewater had a population of 5,005. The median age was 34.2 years. 17.3% of residents were under the age of 18 and 9.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 99.6 males age 18 and over.[9][10]

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.0% lived in rural areas.[11]

There were 2,314 households in Edgewater, of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 29.1% were married-couple households, 27.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.1% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 2,448 housing units, of which 5.5% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.6% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.1%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[10] Race Number Percent White 3,155 63.0% Black or African American 122 2.4% American Indian and Alaska Native 90 1.8% Asian 92 1.8% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.2% Some other race 775 15.5% Two or more races 762 15.2% Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1,764 35.2%

### 2010 census

As of the April 2010 census,[12] there were 5,170 people, 2,698 households, and 1,329 families in the city. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 7,630.4 /mi2. There were 2,424 housing units at an average density of 3,396.9 inhabitants per square mile (1,311.6 /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](/source/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](/source/Poverty_line), including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.[13]

The racial breakdown according to the April 2010 census:[12]

- [White](/source/White_people) 50.7%
- [African American](/source/African_American) 2.7%
- [Asian American](/source/Asian_American) 1.3%
- [Hispanic or Latino](/source/Hispanic_and_Latino_Americans) 44.7%
- Other Race 0.3%
- An estimated 7.4% of the population were of two or more races.

### Demographic estimates

Approximately 10.7% of the population that reside 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.[13]

## Infrastructure

### Public services

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.[14] The police department uses the Jefferson County Combined Communications Center as their dispatch and 911 center.

In November 2012, voters in Edgewater voted to disband the fire department and join the neighbouring Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District.[15]

Edgewater contracts out for [emergency medical services](/source/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](/source/Jefferson_High_School_(Edgewater,_Colorado)).

## Notable people

Notable individuals who were born in or have lived in Edgewater include:

- [Nell Brinkley](/source/Nell_Brinkley) (1886–1944), Illustrator[16]
- [Roy H. McVicker](/source/Roy_H._McVicker) (1924–1973), [U.S. Representative](/source/U.S._Representative) from Colorado[17]
- [Alan J. Pfeuffer](/source/Alan_J._Pfeuffer), Federal Public Defender, Edgewater Police Chief[18]
- [Johnnie Seale](/source/Johnnie_Seale) (1938- ), baseball pitcher[19]

## See also

- [Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area](/source/Denver-Aurora-Centennial,_CO_Metropolitan_Statistical_Area)
- [Denver-Aurora-Greeley, CO Combined Statistical Area](/source/Denver-Aurora-Greeley,_CO_Combined_Statistical_Area)
- [Front Range Urban Corridor](/source/Front_Range_Urban_Corridor)
- [List of municipalities in Colorado](/source/List_of_municipalities_in_Colorado)
- [List of populated places in Colorado](/source/List_of_populated_places_in_Colorado)
- [List of post offices in Colorado](/source/List_of_post_offices_in_Colorado)

## References

1. ["Colorado Counties"](https://dola.colorado.gov/dlg_lgis_ui_pu/publicCounties.jsf). [Colorado Department of Local Affairs](/source/Colorado_Department_of_Local_Affairs). Retrieved November 30, 2025.

1. ["Meet Your City Council"](https://edgewaterco.com/citycouncil)

1. ["Colorado Municipal Incorporations"](https://web.archive.org/web/20030823045734/http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/muninc.html). [State of Colorado](/source/Colorado), Department of Personnel & Administration, Colorado State Archives. December 1, 2004. Archived from [the original](http://www.colorado.gov/dpa/doit/archives/muninc.html) on August 23, 2003. Retrieved September 2, 2007.

1. ["ZIP Code Lookup"](https://tools.usps.com/zip-code-lookup.htm?bycitystate). [United States Postal Service](/source/United_States_Postal_Service). Retrieved November 30, 2025.

1. ["Active Colorado Municipalities"](https://dola.colorado.gov/dlg_lgis_ui_pu/publicMunicipalities.jsf). [Colorado Department of Local Affairs](/source/Colorado_Department_of_Local_Affairs). Retrieved November 30, 2025.

1. ["Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census/about/rdo/summary-files.html). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), [United States Department of Commerce](/source/United_States_Department_of_Commerce). August 12, 2021. Retrieved September 7, 2021.

1. Dawson, John Frank (1954). [*Place names in Colorado: why 700 communities were so named, 150 of Spanish or Indian origin*](https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015051116740;view=1up;seq=25). Denver, CO: The J. Frank Dawson Publishing Co. p. 19.

1. Bauer, William H.; Ozment, James L.; Willard, John H. (1990). *Colorado Post Offices 1859–1989*. [Golden, Colorado](/source/Golden,_Colorado): [Colorado Railroad Historical Foundation](/source/Colorado_Railroad_Museum). ISBN 0-918654-42-4.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME,DP1_0021P,DP1_0024P,DP1_0025C,DP1_0049C,DP1_0045C,DP1_0069C,DP1_0073C,DP1_0125P,DP1_0126P,DP1_0129P,DP1_0133P,DP1_0137P,DP1_0138P,DP1_0139P,DP1_0141P,DP1_0142P,DP1_0143P,DP1_0145P,DP1_0146P,DP1_0147C,DP1_0148C,DP1_0149C,DP1_0156C,DP1_0157C,DP1_0158C,DP1_0159P,DP1_0160P&for=place%3A23135&in=state%3A08). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME,P1_001N,P1_003N,P1_004N,P1_005N,P1_006N,P1_007N,P1_008N,P1_009N,P2_001N,P2_002N,H1_001N,H1_002N&for=place%3A23135&in=state%3A08). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2026.

1. ["2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME,P2_002N,P2_003N&for=place%3A23135&in=state%3A08). *United States Census Bureau*. 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2026.

1. ["Colorado Trend Report 2: State and Complete Places"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110228062826/http://mcdc.missouri.edu/webrepts/pl94trends/Colorado_stplace2.html). *mcdc.missouri.edu*. Archived from [the original](http://mcdc.missouri.edu/webrepts/pl94trends/Colorado_stplace2.html) on February 28, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2022.

1. ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). *[United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau)*. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 3, 2019.

1. ["About the Edgewater Police Department"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110710170644/http://edgewaterpd.com/about.htm). *edgewaterpd.com*. Archived from [the original](http://edgewaterpd.com/about.htm) on July 10, 2011. Retrieved January 17, 2022.

1. [""Wheat Ridge Fire Protection District takes over in Edgewater" Denver Post 1/8/2013"](https://web.archive.org/web/20130131175336/http://yourhub.denverpost.com/lakewood/wheat-ridge-fire-protection-district-takes-over-edgewater/Gq5ugfbehzK5ZAgnqUyGSN-story). Archived from [the original](http://yourhub.denverpost.com/lakewood/wheat-ridge-fire-protection-district-takes-over-edgewater/Gq5ugfbehzK5ZAgnqUyGSN-story) on January 31, 2013. Retrieved August 24, 2013.

1. ["Nell Brinkley - Artist Biography"](http://www.askart.com/artist_bio/Nell_Brinkley/70374/Nell_Brinkley.aspx). askART. Retrieved April 27, 2016.

1. ["McVicker, Roy Harrison, (1924-1973)"](http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=M000610). *Biographical Directory of the United States Congress*. U.S. Congress. Retrieved April 27, 2016.

1. Bowers, Karen (March 23, 1994). ["Life on the Edge"](http://www.westword.com/news/life-on-the-edge-5053800). *Westword*. Retrieved April 27, 2016.

1. ["Johnnie Seale"](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sealejo01.shtml). *Baseball-Reference.com*. Retrieved April 27, 2016.

## External links

- [State of Colorado](https://www.colorado.gov/) - [History Colorado](https://www.historycolorado.org/)
- [City of Edgewater website](https://www.edgewaterco.gov/)

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