Edwards County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,779 | — | #3,053 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,692 | -29.9% | #2,619 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.2 years | +13.6% | #888 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $70,900 | -74.8% | #3,190 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $740 | -36.4% | #2,524 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.9% | +49.8% | #2,554 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Edwards County has a population of 2,779, making it the #3,053 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Edwards County is $52,692, ranking #2,619 out of 3,222 counties — 29.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.9% and unemployment stands at 6.8%.
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The median home value in Edwards County is $70,900 (-74.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $740/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.
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89.5% of residents in Edwards County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.3% below the national rate.
About Edwards County, Kansas
Edwards County, Kansas has a total population of 2,779, making it the 3,053rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Edwards County is 44.2 years, which is 13.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Edwards County is $52,692, which ranks #2,619 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8%.
The median home value in Edwards County is $70,900, 74.8% below the national median. Renters in Edwards County pay a median gross rent of $740 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Edwards County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.
Edwards County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 72.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (22.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Edwards County, Kansas 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.