Edwards County, Kansas
Located in Kansas, Edwards County has a population of 2,779 residents and a median age of 44.2 years, making it the #3,053 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.9%. The median home value is $70,900, and the median household income is $52,692, which is 30% below the national median.
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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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Edwards County, 20.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 39.0% below the national average, ranking #1,903 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Edwards County is 63.6 years. 17.1% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.6% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
16.0% of adults in Edwards County smoke , 42.2% are obese , and 19.4% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
16.3% of children in Edwards County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 18.0 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Edwards County is 70.8%. The mean commute time is 22.4 min, which is 18.9% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Edwards County voted Republican with a margin of 65.3%. The vote was 16.8% Dem / 82.1% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.4 toward Republicans .
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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.