Population 2,779 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Edwards County
Household size in Edwards County
| Period | Edwards County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.20 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Edwards County are small: just 2.35 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. Household size has climbed from 2.15 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.4 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.5 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.3 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Edwards County skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Edwards County as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in Kansas overall (10.5%).
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.8% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.8% of households in Edwards County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three-quarters of owners (74.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.3% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.5% of the housing in Edwards County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only seven of Kansas' 105 counties have a higher vacancy rate.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1948 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1952 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +5 | +6 |
Edwards County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1947, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only four have older homes.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $531 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $487 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $597 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $736 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$205 | +$390 | +$606 |
Rent in Edwards County runs $736 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 30.7% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Edwards County: 19.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Edwards County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Kansas counties.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.1% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Edwards County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Edwards County has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Kansas counties.
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 | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Edwards County runs well above the national rate: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Only two of Kansas' 105 counties have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
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 | 2.35 | 44.6 | 11.8% | 20.8% | 24.5% | 1947 | $736 | 19.7% | 85.7% | 7.8% |
| Hodgeman County | 2.38 | 49.0 | 7.5% | 20.9% | 15.5% | 1957 | $937 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 0.6% |
| Stafford County | 2.44 | 41.5 | 9.9% | 17.7% | 24.0% | 1951 | $671 | 26.5% | 92.7% | 2.8% |
| Reno County | 2.32 | 41.9 | 12.1% | 30.8% | 10.9% | 1963 | $931 | 20.7% | 90.7% | 3.8% |
| Finney County | 2.92 | 33.3 | 15.9% | 35.1% | 10.0% | 1978 | $1,069 | 18.5% | 70.8% | 3.8% |
| Kearny County | 2.69 | 36.2 | 12.0% | 28.3% | 11.6% | 1973 | $1,039 | 18.5% | 81.7% | 2.2% |
| Harvey County | 2.42 | 41.1 | 9.3% | 30.2% | 8.3% | 1970 | $936 | 30.5% | 92.7% | 4.6% |
| Hamilton County | 3.28 | 33.7 | 20.1% | 22.9% | 24.0% | 1970 | $773 | 20.7% | 80.1% | 3.0% |
| Greenwood County | 2.19 | 47.8 | 10.6% | 19.5% | 26.7% | 1959 | $789 | 21.1% | 92.9% | 3.4% |
| Prowers County | 2.51 | 37.4 | 11.5% | 32.9% | 14.5% | 1968 | $865 | 19.2% | 86.8% | 5.0% |
| Woodson County | 2.44 | 47.7 | 6.8% | 15.4% | 30.4% | 1961 | $616 | 23.1% | 90.4% | 1.5% |
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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