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Edwards

Mississippi · 1,347 residents · 1.66 sq mi
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Edwards has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,231. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $48,700. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,347
+5%since 1990
from 1,287 in 1990
1990 – 2025
811 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 775 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
+20%since 1990
from 28.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6699311K1K2K1990201020202024Edwards
2024930
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,231
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,066 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,308
+84%since 1990
from $6,695 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.5%
−18.9 ptssince 1990
from 41.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$355
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261 in 1990
US average: $602
71.1%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
28.9% rent
1.7
−36%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic23.7%(305)
Black76.3%(982)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.7%(627)
2000
White, non-Hispanic20.2%(272)
Black78.3%(1,055)
Hispanic / Latino1%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score42.6%(574)
43
−13%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.1%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 59.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−21%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Edwards, Mississippi?

Edwards, Mississippi has about 1,347 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Edwards, Mississippi?

The typical household in Edwards, Mississippi earns about $29,231 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards, Mississippi expensive?

In Edwards, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $48,700, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards, Mississippi?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Edwards, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwards, Mississippi?

About 22.5% of people in Edwards, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwards, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwards, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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