Edwards County

Edwards County

Population Demographics

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.

Housing and Income

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.

Business and Workforce

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.