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Edgar County

Illinois · 16,866 residents · 623.324 sq mi
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Edgar County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,543. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,800. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
16,866
−14%since 2000
from 19,704 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+16%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
16K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Edgar County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,543
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,203 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,775
+56%since 2000
from $17,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
27.8% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(19,052)
Black1.8%(362)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(154)
Asian0.2%(34)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(1,353)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(16,005)
Black0.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(225)
Asian0.3%(51)
Other0.8%(138)
Diversity Score7.4%(1,242)
Segregation Score21.6%(3,648)
Diversity Score
7
+7%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgar County, Illinois?

Edgar County, Illinois has about 16,866 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edgar County, Illinois earns about $48,543 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 $82,800, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Edgar County, Illinois?

About 18.0% 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 11.3% of people in Edgar County, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgar County, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgar County, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,729 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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