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Edwards County

Kansas · 3,037 residents · 621.894 sq mi
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Edwards County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,226. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $54,600. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,037
−12%since 2000
from 3,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.8
+9%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Edwards County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,226
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,530 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,899
+42%since 2000
from $17,586 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.7%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+11%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,068)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(335)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.4%(807)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(2,446)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(534)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other2.4%(73)
Diversity Score41.8%(1,269)
Diversity Score
42
+79%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.7%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards County, Kansas?

Edwards County, Kansas has about 3,037 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edwards County, Kansas?

The typical household in Edwards County, Kansas earns about $39,226 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards County, Kansas expensive?

In Edwards County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards County, Kansas?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Edwards County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwards County, Kansas?

About 17.1% of people in Edwards County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwards County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwards County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 750 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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