Edgar County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,535 | — | #2,069 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $59,941 | -20.2% | #2,090 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.6 years | +19.8% | #525 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,300 | -65.5% | #3,027 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $775 | -33.4% | #2,301 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.8% | #1,275 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Edgar County has a population of 16,535, making it the #2,069 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Edgar County is $59,941, ranking #2,090 out of 3,222 counties — 20.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.
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The median home value in Edgar County is $97,300 (-65.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $775/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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94.6% of residents in Edgar County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.1% above the national rate.
About Edgar County, Illinois
Edgar County, Illinois has a total population of 16,535, making it the 2,069th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Edgar County is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Edgar County is $59,941, which ranks #2,090 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.
The median home value in Edgar County is $97,300, 65.5% below the national median. Renters in Edgar County pay a median gross rent of $775 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Edgar County, 20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.1 min.
Edgar County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 95.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (1.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Edgar County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.