Edwards, Mississippi Population 2022
Edwards is a city located in Hinds County Mississippi. Edwards has a 2020 population of 960. Edwards is currently declining at a rate of -1.54% annually and its population has decreased by -9.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,056 in 2010.
The average household income in Edwards is $29,382 with a poverty rate of 34.74%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $506 per month, and the median house value is $77,800. 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 Edwardswas:
- Black or African American: 95.43%
- White: 3.67%
- Native American: 0.90%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 3.67% |
| Black or African American | 1,066 | 95.43% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 10 | 0.90% |
Edwards Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 470 | 2.38 | 59.4 |
| Married | 99 | 3.18 | 69.7 |
| Male | 28 | 2.75 | 100 |
| Female | 107 | 4.14 | 80.4 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.19 | 40.7 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 150 | 19.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 12.29% |
| High School Graduate | 128 | 16.39% |
| Some College | 139 | 17.80% |
| Associates Degree | 185 | 23.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 8.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 19 | 2.43% |
Edwards Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 41 | 27 |
| Black | 740 | 494 | 56 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 65.85%.
Edwards Language by Age
Edwards Language
95.91% of Edwards residents speak only English, while 4.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.82% of the population.
Edwards Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,066 | 384 | 36.02% |
| White | 41 | 4 | 9.76% |
| Other | NaN% |
34.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.82%
Male Poverty Rate
25.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Edwards
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edwards is Black, with 36.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edwards is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.85%.
Edwards Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.3%
Male Marriage Rate
19.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Edwards Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4 | 9.76% |
| Black | 18 | 2.22% |
Edwards Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
41.1%
Labor Force Participation
38.8%
Employment Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
95.26%
Born in Edwards
99.10%
Native Born
0.90%
Foreign Born
0.90%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.10% of Edwards residents were born in the United States, with 95.26% having been born in Mississippi. 0.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,056 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,069 | 13 | 1.23% |
| 2012 | 1,067 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 1,058 | -9 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 1,055 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 1,049 | -6 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 1,040 | -9 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 1,031 | -9 | -0.87% |
| 2018 | 1,020 | -11 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 1,005 | -15 | -1.47% |
| 2020 | 990 | -15 | -1.49% |
| 2021 | 975 | -15 | -1.52% |
| 2022 | 960 | -15 | -1.54% |