CensusEasy
COUNTY

Edwards County

Texas · 1,370 residents (2025 est.) · 2,117.872 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
Notable rankings
#8Lowest unemploymentof 3,1440.0%#37Highest homeownership rateof 3,14487.9%
The short version

Edwards County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,313. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 872 residents. The poverty rate of 31.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,290
−40%since 2000
from 2,162 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−32%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,370 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Edwards County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.9%(37)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(55)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.6%(124)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1920.5%(265)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(93)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340.6%(8)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(184)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.8%(139)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.4%(147)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.7%(125)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.1%(92)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.6%(21)
US avg: 1.9%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,313
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,298 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,149
+51%since 2000
from $12,691 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−31%since 2010
from 0.626 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction18.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food10.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$713
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
12.1% rent
Vacancy rate
50.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Edwards County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.7%(1,161)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino45.1%(974)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(687)
Black2.1%(27)
Hispanic / Latino43%(555)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(21)
Diversity Score
66
+6%since 2009
from 62 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican42.8%(552)
Honduran0.1%(1)
Ancestry
German22.1%(285)
Irish20.3%(262)
English13.9%(179)
French10.5%(136)
Scottish9.9%(128)
Italian6.8%(88)
Swiss2.6%(34)
Belgian1.6%(21)
American1%(13)
Polish0.4%(5)
Danish0.2%(3)
Swedish0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−16%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.7%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.3%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 43.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 54.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2016
from 45.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39%(240)
Married47.4%(292)
Widowed4.5%(28)
Divorced9.1%(56)
Women 15+
Never married33.4%(153)
Married48%(220)
Widowed12.4%(57)
Divorced6.1%(28)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Drill deeper

Places similar to Edwards County

De Baca County
Pop 1,647
Briscoe County
Pop 1,474
Garden County
Pop 1,804
Jackson County
Pop 1,211
Places similar to Edwards County
Head to head

Compare Edwards County to nearby counties

EDWARDS COUNTY VS
Real County
Income$39,605−2%
Home value$112,500
Population2,745+100%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDWARDS COUNTY VS
Sutton County
Income$78,906+96%
Home value$155,700
Population3,203+134%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDWARDS COUNTY VS
Kinney County
Income$70,000+74%
Home value$82,000
Population3,128+128%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
EDWARDS COUNTY VS
Kimble County
Income$69,455+72%
Home value$201,300
Population4,438+224%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Edwards County, Texas?

Edwards County, Texas has about 1,290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edwards County, Texas earns about $40,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edwards County, Texas expensive?

In Edwards County, Texas, the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Edwards County, Texas?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Edwards County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edwards County, Texas?

About 31.9% of people in Edwards County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edwards County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Edwards County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 976 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

1 census tract
Census Tract 9503
1 ZIP code
ZIP 78880
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Texas
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

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

How we source and harmonize this data →