Edgar County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Edgar County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17045
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 045
Geography
- Land Area
- 623.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 623.93 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.679037
- Longitude
- -87.747110
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,451
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,196
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,270 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 180 | 1.1% |
| White | 15,856 | 96.4% |
| Black | 106 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,081 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 0.9% |
| White | 12,780 | 96.8% |
| Black | 156 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 65 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 78 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,535
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,957
- Poverty Rate
- 11.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,936
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,863 | 95.9% |
| Black | 108 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,242
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,754 | 15.6% |
| Republican | 4,930 | 43.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,558 | 40.5% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,389 | 47.9% |
| Female | 5,852 | 52.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,090 | 89.8% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 1.0% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,040
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,481 | 54.3% |
| Hispanic | 41 | 38.3% |
| Black | 2 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 28 | 53.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,951 | 54.8% |
| Female | 3,088 | 52.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,069 (33.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,483 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,214
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $96,067
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $796
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 84.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.2%
- Work From Home
- 4.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.