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.
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.
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
