Edwards County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Edwards County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17047
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 047
Geography
- Land Area
- 222.40 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.30 sq mi
- Total Area
- 222.70 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.417095
- Longitude
- -88.047941
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 6,047
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,714
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,963 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 1.3% |
| White | 5,793 | 95.8% |
| Black | 9 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,656 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 1.1% |
| White | 4,544 | 96.4% |
| Black | 12 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 70 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 6,075
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,327
- Poverty Rate
- 16.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 996
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,787 | 95.3% |
| Black | 6 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,017
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 393 | 9.8% |
| Republican | 2,371 | 59.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,252 | 31.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,910 | 47.5% |
| Female | 2,107 | 52.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,551 | 88.4% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 0.7% |
| Black | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,674
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,346 | 66.1% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 65.5% |
| Black | 1 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 8 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,277 | 66.9% |
| Female | 1,397 | 66.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,258 (29.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 601 (13.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,045
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $106,525
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $753
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 78.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.3%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 29.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.