Edgar County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,310, reflecting a -0.27% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Edgar County is the 64th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 18,509 and has grown -11.88% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 44.8 years
There are 13,260 adults, (4,080 of whom are seniors) in Edgar County.
Female: 8,461 (51.2%)
Male: 8,074 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Edgar County includes 95.94% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,863 | 95.94% |
| Two or more races | 330 | 2% |
| Other race | 169 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
Edgar County 's average per capita income is $43,313. Household income levels show a median of $59,941. The poverty rate stands at 12%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,250 | - |
| Families | $76,129 | $89,858 |
| Households | $59,941 | $77,577 |
| Non Families | $42,847 | $52,352 |
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