Edwards County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,075 | — | #2,805 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,519 | -19.5% | #2,040 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #786 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $100,000 | -64.5% | #2,981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $811 | -30.3% | #2,021 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.9% | #2,211 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Edwards County has a population of 6,075, making it the #2,805 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Edwards County is $60,519, ranking #2,040 out of 3,222 counties — 19.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Edwards County is $100,000 (-64.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $811/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.3%.
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94.0% of residents in Edwards County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% above the national rate.
About Edwards County, Illinois
Edwards County, Illinois has a total population of 6,075, making it the 2,805th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Edwards County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Edwards County is $60,519, which ranks #2,040 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Edwards County is $100,000, 64.5% below the national median. Renters in Edwards County pay a median gross rent of $811 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Edwards County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Edwards County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 94.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).
All data for Edwards 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.