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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Edgar County

Illinois · 19,704 residents · 623.324 sq mi
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Edgar County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,203. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $56,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

19,704
+1%since 1990
from 19,595 in 1990
1990 – 2025
32 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+5%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Edgar County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,203
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,657 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,857
+60%since 1990
from $11,190 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.5%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$391
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
74.6%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 72.8% in 1990
25.4% rent
1.6
+3%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(19,353)
Black1%(188)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(28)
Asian0.1%(29)
Diversity Score3.4%(667)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(19,052)
Black1.8%(362)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(154)
Asian0.2%(34)
Diversity Score6.9%(1,353)
7
+102%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.4%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−31%since 1990
from 21.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgar County, Illinois?

Edgar County, Illinois has about 19,704 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Edgar County, Illinois?

The typical household in Edgar County, Illinois earns about $35,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgar County, Illinois expensive?

In Edgar County, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,400, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Edgar County, Illinois?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Edgar County, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgar County, Illinois?

About 10.5% of people in Edgar County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgar County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgar County, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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