Edgar County's estimated 2026 population is 16,310 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Edgar County is the 64th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 18,509 and has seen a growth of -11.88% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Edgar County includes 96.31% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (96.31%)
Two or more races (2.22%)
Black or African American (0.63%)
Asian (0.39%)
Other race (0.39%)
Native American (0.04%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,023 | 96.31% |
| Two or more races | 369 | 2.22% |
| Black or African American | 104 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.39% |
| Other race | 65 | 0.39% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Edgar County's average per capita income is $39,624. Household income levels show a median of $56,909. The poverty rate stands at 11.83%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,667 | - |
| Families | $74,364 | $88,574 |
| Households | $56,909 | $74,074 |
| Non Families | $36,182 | $46,058 |
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