As of 2025 the population of Edwards County is 2,852. The population is expected to shrink to 2,710 by 2030 - a growth rate of -1.02%.
The median age of Edwards County residents is 46.
The diversity index of Edwards County is 58.4, 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 $73,039 and projected to be $79,847 in 2030. Per capita income is $31,804, projected to be $34,791 in 2030. 2.03% of households – 58 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $683,402 and the average disposable income is $57,641.
There are 1,546 housing units in Edwards County; 950 are owner-occupied, 291 are rented, and 305 are vacant. The average home value is $126,968, with 40 homes built in 2010 or later, and 699 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 198 businesses in Edwards County, employing 1,340 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,262 age 16 and above. 354 workers commute into Edwards County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
905 residents both live and work in/around Edwards County. The average travel time is 22.5 minutes. 22.43% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 7.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 994 drive alone, 123 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 70 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 75 residents work from home.
671 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 227 have associates degrees, 314 have bachelor’s degrees, and 123 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
