Barber County

Edwards County

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Edwards County is 2,793. The population is expected to shrink to 2,729 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.46%.

The median age of Edwards County residents is 46.

The diversity index of Edwards County is 60.7, meaning that there is a 61% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Edwards County is $85,550 and projected to be $96,065 in 2031. Per capita income is $37,447, projected to be $42,186 in 2031. 3.58% of households – 100 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $950,366 and the average disposable income is $67,200.

There are 1,530 housing units in Edwards County; 948 are owner-occupied, 273 are rented, and 309 are vacant. The average home value is $136,482, with 47 homes built in 2010 or later, and 654 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 197 businesses in Edwards County, employing 1,357 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,190 age 16 and above. 379 workers commute into Edwards County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

811 residents both live and work in/around Edwards County. The average travel time is 19.7 minutes. 23.18% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.19% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 945 drive alone, 122 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 83 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 40 residents work from home.

654 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 243 have associates degrees, 279 have bachelor’s degrees, and 139 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09