State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
587.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.52%
Growth Since 2010
-5.71%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Edwards, Mississippi Population 2021
975
Edwards is a city located in Hinds County Mississippi. With a 2020 population of 975, it is the 155th largest city in Mississippi and the 10399th largest city in the United States . Edwards is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,034 in 2010. Edwards reached it's highest population of 1,069 in 2011. Spanning over 2 miles, Edwards has a population density of 587 people per square mile.
The average household income in Edwards is $29,382 with a poverty rate of 45.50%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $531 per month, and the median house value is $72,700. The median age in Edwards is 56.6 years, 51.1 years for males, and 59.2 years for females.
Edwards Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edwards was:
- Black or African American: 90.74%
- White: 7.80%
- Native American: 1.46%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Edwards, Mississippi is 975 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,020.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,034.
Edwards, Mississippi Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 686 | 90.74% |
| White | 59 | 7.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 1.46% |
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Edwards Population by Race
Edwards Population Pyramid $2021
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Edwards Population by Age
Edwards Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 404 | 1.87 | 66.1 |
| Non Family | 211 | 1.02 | 50.2 |
| Married | 87 | 2.72 | 86.2 |
| Female | 76 | 3.08 | 73.7 |
| Male | 30 | 2.3 | 100 |
2.76
Average Family Size
1.87
Average Household Size
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Edwards Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 10.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 94 | 15.61% |
| High School Graduate | 136 | 22.59% |
| Some College | 142 | 23.59% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 8.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 83 | 13.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 5.48% |
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Edwards Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Edwards Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 543 | 389 | 87 |
| White | 59 | 55 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 49.15%.
Edwards Educational Attainment by Race
Edwards Earnings by Educational Attainment
Edwards Language by Age
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Edwards Language
95.47% of Edwards residents speak only English, while 4.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
Edwards Language
45.50%
Overall Poverty Rate
46.93%
Male Poverty Rate
44.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Edwards
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edwards is Black, with 49.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edwards is White, with 6.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.85%.
Edwards Poverty
Edwards Poverty Rate by Education
Edwards Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
27.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.8%
Male Marriage Rate
24.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Edwards Married by Age and Sex
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Edwards Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Edwards Marital Status by Race
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Edwards Marital Status
Edwards Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 19 | 3.29% |
| White | 13 | 22.03% |
Edwards Veterans by Race
Edwards Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Edwards Veterans by Education
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40.7%
Labor Force Participation
40.1%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
Edwards Employment by Age
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Edwards Employment by Race
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Edwards Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.54%
Native Born
1.46%
Foreign Born
1.46%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.54% of Edwards residents were born in the United States, with 94.31% having been born in Mississippi. 1.46% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Edwards Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 975 | -15 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 990 | -15 | -1.49% |
| 2019 | 1,005 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 1,020 | -11 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 1,031 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 1,040 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2015 | 1,049 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 1,055 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2013 | 1,058 | -9 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 1,067 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 1,069 | 13 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 1,056 | 0.00% |