As of 2024 the population of Edwards County is 2,805. The population is expected to shrink to 2,689 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.84%.
The median age of Edwards County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Edwards County is 57.9, meaning that there is a 58% 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 $83,196 and projected to be $94,202 in 2029. Per capita income is $36,559, projected to be $42,128 in 2029. 2.57% of households – 72 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,046,722 and the average disposable income is $64,246.
There are 1,537 housing units in Edwards County; 959 are owner-occupied, 273 are rented, and 305 are vacant. The average home value is $119,343, with 33 homes built in 2010 or later, and 717 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 202 businesses in Edwards County, employing 1,362 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,342 age 16 and above. 390 workers commute into Edwards County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
942 residents both live and work in/around Edwards County. The average travel time is 21.4 minutes. 20.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 5.63% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,022 drive alone, 114 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 70 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 136 residents work from home.
697 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 195 have associates degrees, 280 have bachelor’s degrees, and 92 hold a graduate or professional degree.
