Edwards County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Edwards County, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Edwards County, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Edwards County, Illinois. The estimated population of Edwards County, Illinois is 6,233 people, with a median age of 44.3.

We can look at the total population in Edwards County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,233
 -3.08% -5.13%
2020
6,431
 -0.37% -
2019
6,455
 -0.8% -
2018
6,507
 -0.96% -
2017
6,570
 - -

Population of Edwards County, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
95.9%
96.7%
 -0.83%
Black/African American
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.3%
1.3%
 0.00%
Asian
0.3%
0.9%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.7%
 +214.29%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Edwards County, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.3 +0.45% 43.4 +2.12% 44.9 -0.44%
2020 44.1 +1.38% 42.5 +0.95% 45.1 +0.22%
2019 43.5 +0.46% 42.1 +1.2% 45 0%
2018 43.3 -0.69% 41.6 -0.95% 45 +0.9%
2017 43.6 - 42 - 44.6 -

The median age of Edwards County, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 392 +4.94% 434 -7.86% 411 394
10 to 19 429 -18.89% 369 +8% 350 397
20 to 29 360 -13.63% 339 -19.2% 313 277
30 to 39 386 -23.32% 350 -13.76% 303 304
40 to 49 389 +5.83% 417 -5.4% 412 394
50 to 59 489 -5.76% 457 -15.35% 460 389
60 to 69 405 +7.91% 478 +4.24% 435 496
70+ 368 +7.31% 508 -0.79% 395 503

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Edwards County, Illinois is $55,833.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Edwards County.

  • Under 25
    $49,118.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,766.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,769.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,969.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Edwards County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Edwards County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Edwards County, Illinois is currently $66,327.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.05% of households in Edwards County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Edwards County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.16%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.85%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.07%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.05%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Edwards County is $28,419.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Edwards County by the total population of Edwards County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Edwards County, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Edwards County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.00%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    56.11%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Edwards County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Edwards County over the age of 16 is 5,026.

Of those people, a total of 59.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Edwards County is 54.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 345 43.20% 47.00%
20 to 24 years 264 86.70% 18.80%
25 to 29 years 326 84.00% 7.70%
30 to 34 years 295 76.60% 7.50%
35 to 44 years 733 88.70% 5.80%
45 to 54 years 795 76.50% 5.90%
55 to 59 years 439 78.10% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 512 60.50% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 753 19.10% 1.40%
75 years and over 564 5.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Edwards County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,858 59.40% 8.10%
Black or African American 12 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 80.00% 0.00%
Asian 18 88.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 128 43.00% 5.50%
Hispanic or Latino 36 61.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,840 59.30% 8.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Edwards County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Edwards County is 2,728, with median earnings of $38,235.00.

Women in Edwards County, Illinois earning approximately 69.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,728 $38,235.00
Male 1,523 $47,104.00
Female 1,205 $32,766.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 215 $63,125.00
Business and Financial 71 $67,171.00
Computer and Mathematical 24 $50,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 33 $65,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $62,969.00
Community and Social Service 52 $11,420.00
Legal 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $41,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 23 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 251 $52,596.00
Healthcare Support 65 $16,685.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 38 $55,357.00
Food Preparation and Serving 92 $10,139.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $14,712.00
Personal Care and Service 55 $17,171.00
Sales 115 $33,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 203 $33,456.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 76 $20,500.00
Construction and Extraction 200 $53,611.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $73,087.00
Production 471 $39,728.00
Transportation and Material Moving 126 $47,500.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 162 $63,750.00 53 $52,019.00
Business and Financial 36 $65,526.00 35 $113,958.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $48,750.00 15 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $56,667.00 15 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $53,125.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 51 $11,449.00 1 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $85,781.00 92 $40,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 11 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 43 $62,578.00 208 $45,313.00
Healthcare Support 13 $0.00 52 $15,978.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 30 $56,786.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $11,042.00 63 $9,044.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 93 $22,708.00 44 $6,250.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 51 $16,908.00
Sales 54 $57,500.00 61 $32,788.00
Office and Administrative Support 29 $48,558.00 174 $31,389.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $28,750.00 30 $20,333.00
Construction and Extraction 200 $53,611.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 151 $73,087.00 0 $0.00
Production 297 $46,964.00 174 $37,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 88 $43,125.00 38 $54,375.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,656 households in Edwards County, with an average household size of 2.33 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,774 families in Edwards County with an average family size of 2.84 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,387 119 268 882
Average Household Size 2.91 3.01 2.85 1.17
Total Families 1,387 119 268 0
Average Household Size 2.89 2.7 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 1,774 families in Edwards County, 7.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Edwards County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,053 housing units in Edwards County, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,656 87.00%
Vacant 397 13.00%

15.17% of the total 3,053 housing units in Edwards County are rental units. This is approximately 463 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,114 are occupied by the owner - or 69.24% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Edwards County is $649.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Edwards County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    79
  • Less than $500
    159
  • $500 to $999
    299
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    5
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Edwards County is $84,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Edwards County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    551
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    711
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    339
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    161
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    183
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    120
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    39
  • $1,000,000 or more
    10

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Edwards County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Edwards County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    629
  • 1940 to 1949
    269
  • 1950 to 1959
    406
  • 1960 to 1969
    234
  • 1970 to 1979
    558
  • 1980 to 1989
    270
  • 1990 to 1999
    230
  • 2000 to 2009
    307
  • 2010 to 2013
    136
  • 2014 or later
    14

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Edwards County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    118
  • 1 vehicle available
    737
  • 2 vehicles available
    840
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    961

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Edwards County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Edwards County that commute to work in a particular way.

26.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Edwards County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    256
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    385
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    291
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    220
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    186
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    178
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    245
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    62
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    414
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    160
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Edwards County, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Edwards County, Illinois

We have data for 14 places in Edwards County, Illinois. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.