Edwards County Summary

Life in Edwards County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Edwards County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Edwards County:

  • The population in Edwards County is 6,182.

  • The median home value in Edwards County is $76,906.

  • The median income in Edwards County is $60,784.

  • The median rent in Edwards County is $710.

  • The unemployment rate in Edwards County is 6.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Edwards County is 14.2%.

  • The average high in Edwards County is 73.9° and there are 108.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Edwards County

List Of Cities & Towns in Edwards County

Albion, IL Population 2,136

Grayville, IL Population 1,542

West Salem, IL Population 769

Browns, IL Population 235

Bone Gap, IL Population 198

Map Of Edwards County

Edwards County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Edwards County is 73.9°.

  • There are 81.67 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 108.8 inches of rain each year with 4.6 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:09 hours of sun each day in Edwards County.

StatEdwards County
Mean High73.9
Nice Days81.67
Rainfall108.8
Snowfall4.6
Sunny_hours5:09
73.9°
Average High
108.8
Inches of Rain

Edwards County Photos

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Edwards County Demographics

Population over time in Edwards County

The current population in Edwards County is 6,182. The population has decreased -3.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,233 -3.1%
2021 6,431 -0.4%
2020 6,455 -

Gender in Edwards County

  • Edwards County is 50.4% female with 3,118 female residents.

  • Edwards County is 49.6% male with 3,064 male residents.

Female
50.4% (3,118)
Male
49.6% (3,064)
Gender Edwards County IL USA
Female 50.4% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Edwards County

Edwards County is:

  • 95.6% White with 5,912 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 8 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 1 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 19 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.

  • 2.4% Two Or More with 150 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.4% Hispanic with 86 Hispanic residents.

White
95.6% (5,912)
African American
0.1% (8)
American Indian
0.0% (1)
Asian
0.3% (19)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (6)
Two Or More
2.4% (150)
Hispanic
1.4% (86)

Table: Edwards County By Race

Race Edwards County IL USA
White 95.6% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.4% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.4% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Edwards County, Illinois

  • 4.7% of households in Edwards County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.4% of households in Edwards County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.3% of households in Edwards County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Edwards County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Edwards County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 21.5% of households in Edwards County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Edwards County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Edwards County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.3% of households in Edwards County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.1% of households in Edwards County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.7% (289)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.4% (270)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.3% (635)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.3% (511)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.4% (767)
$50,000 to $74,999
21.5% (1,330)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (805)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.0% (1,175)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.3% (268)
$200,000 or more
2.1% (127)
Income Edwards County IL USA
Less than $10,000 4.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.4% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.3% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.4% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.5% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.0% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.3% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.1% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Edwards County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Edwards County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Edwards County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Edwards County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Edwards County completed some college.

  • 18.0% of adults in Edwards County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Edwards County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Edwards County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Edwards County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Edwards County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (123)
9-12th Grade
7% (432)
High School / GED
34% (2,101)
Some College
25% (1,545)
Associate's Degree
18% (1,112)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (618)
Master's Degree
3% (185)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (61)
Education Edwards County IL USA
< 9th Grade 1% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 34% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 18% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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