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Edwardsville

Kansas · 4,717 residents · 9.038 sq mi
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Edwardsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,717
+14%since 2000
from 4,146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
522 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Edwardsville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,063
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,969
+59%since 2000
from $18,887 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $582 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(3,639)
Black4.8%(200)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(198)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.3%(967)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(3,357)
Black7%(330)
Hispanic / Latino13%(614)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other10.8%(508)
Diversity Score61.5%(2,901)
Diversity Score
62
+164%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwardsville, Kansas?

Edwardsville, Kansas has about 4,717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwardsville, Kansas?

The typical household in Edwardsville, Kansas earns about $74,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwardsville, Kansas expensive?

In Edwardsville, Kansas, the median home is worth about $139,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Edwardsville, Kansas?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Edwardsville, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwardsville, Kansas?

About 8.2% of people in Edwardsville, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwardsville, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwardsville, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 738 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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