Edesville, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Edesville, Maryland had a total population of 34, the 515th largest community in Maryland. The poverty rate is 20.6%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 38.1% is notably above the national average.
Edesville Quick Facts
How Edesville Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39 | 34 | -12.8% |
How Edesville Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 68 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Edesville Rankings in Maryland
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Other Cities in Kent County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | 5,594 | $54,346 | 11.6% | $344,000 |
| Rock Hall | 1,215 | $74,597 | 7.6% | $262,000 |
| Galena | 728 | $88,958 | 1.7% | $281,000 |
| Butlertown | 511 | $72,991 | 17.4% | $209,500 |
| Chesapeake Landing | 509 | $53,566 | 0.0% | $231,300 |
| Betterton | 391 | $86,250 | 10.1% | $226,700 |
| Tolchester | 379 | $121,042 | 0.0% | $334,200 |
| Fairlee | 299 | N/A | 58.9% | $270,600 |
| Kennedyville | 205 | $36,510 | 9.8% | $263,500 |
| Worton | 126 | $90,982 | 0.0% | $251,100 |
Cities Similar to Edesville
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview | 33 | N/A | N/A | 17.9% | 21.2% |
| Eldorado | 30 | $51,563 | $183,300 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Big Pool | 41 | N/A | N/A | 39.3% | 0.0% |
| Jesterville | 42 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Woodland | 42 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 34, Edesville's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Edesville is a small community located in Maryland, within Kent County. The total population is 34. It ranks as the 515th most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.
Age Demographics
The median age in Edesville is 64.7 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 39.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 20.6%. This is 118% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 38.1%. This is 679% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 48% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Edesville was recorded as Black or African American. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Edesville, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Edesville, Maryland?
Edesville, Maryland has a population of 34 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Edesville, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Edesville — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Edesville, MD?
The poverty rate in Edesville is 20.6%. This means approximately 7 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Edesville, Maryland?
Edesville's population is 0.0% White, 100.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Edesville, MD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Edesville — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Edesville, Maryland?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Edesville hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.