Edwards County's estimated 2026 population is 5,910 with a growth rate of -0.62% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Edwards County is the 93rd largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 6,739 and has seen a growth of -12.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Edwards County includes 95.64% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (95.64%)
Two or more races (3.37%)
Asian (0.44%)
Other race (0.36%)
Black or African American (0.18%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,851 | 95.64% |
| Two or more races | 206 | 3.37% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.44% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.36% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Edwards County's average per capita income is $40,147. Household income levels show a median of $59,386. The poverty rate stands at 16.96%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $86,971 | - |
| Families | $73,895 | $87,159 |
| Households | $59,386 | $72,815 |
| Non Families | $31,932 | $44,476 |
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