Population 6,075 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Edwards County
Household size in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.36 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Edwards County are small: just 2.30 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.36, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.3 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Edwards County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.0, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Edwards County than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 2.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Edwards County
Renters in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.5% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Edwards County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (58.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Edwards County than nationally: 11.6%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +6 |
Edwards County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the northeast.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $480 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $509 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $496 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $704 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$224 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Edwards County pays $704 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $224 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.5% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Edwards County
Bachelor's degrees in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.8% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Edwards County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 14.2%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Of Illinois' 102 counties, only seven have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.0% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Edwards County is a bit above the national rate: 92.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.2% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Edwards County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Illinois overall (6.0%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Edwards County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards County | 2.30 | 45.3 | 9.6% | 20.7% | 11.6% | 1969 | $704 | 14.2% | 92.0% | 4.8% |
| Wabash County | 2.32 | 42.3 | 13.2% | 23.7% | 13.5% | 1965 | $793 | 17.6% | 92.6% | 3.8% |
| Wayne County | 2.37 | 42.5 | 8.6% | 21.6% | 10.3% | 1976 | $704 | 16.1% | 89.1% | 3.5% |
| Gibson County | 2.44 | 40.5 | 9.4% | 23.3% | 10.2% | 1974 | $934 | 19.3% | 91.3% | 2.2% |
| Pike County | 2.46 | 42.4 | 9.2% | 13.3% | 11.5% | 1971 | $835 | 15.8% | 90.2% | 4.3% |
| Jefferson County | 2.42 | 42.4 | 12.5% | 28.3% | 11.6% | 1978 | $887 | 18.4% | 92.6% | 5.8% |
| Marion County | 2.39 | 40.7 | 13.2% | 25.3% | 11.1% | 1973 | $841 | 16.8% | 90.3% | 6.0% |
| Dubois County | 2.48 | 40.7 | 11.2% | 25.3% | 7.8% | 1978 | $887 | 25.9% | 89.2% | 2.3% |
| Washington County | 2.32 | 45.4 | 10.0% | 15.9% | 9.4% | 1972 | $840 | 23.4% | 93.1% | 4.3% |
| Clinton County | 2.42 | 42.1 | 7.3% | 19.7% | 8.3% | 1978 | $931 | 26.7% | 92.9% | 3.6% |
| Orange County | 2.55 | 44.1 | 13.9% | 21.3% | 12.4% | 1980 | $919 | 15.9% | 86.2% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Edwards County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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