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Edwards

New York · 361 residents · 0.925 sq mi
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Edwards has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,100. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
361
−22%since 2000
from 465 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
390 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+21%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2863624385135891990201020202024Edwards
2024490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,910
+80%since 2000
from $11,613 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$336
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(449)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(349)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−83%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.5%
−87.9 ptssince 2014
from 88.4% in 2014
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards, New York?

Edwards, New York has about 361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwards, New York?

The typical household in Edwards, New York earns about $53,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards, New York expensive?

In Edwards, New York, the median home is worth about $65,100, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards, New York?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Edwards, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwards, New York?

About 24.8% of people in Edwards, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwards, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwards, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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