Edgar County's estimated 2026 population is 16,264 with a growth rate of -0.36% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Edgar County is the 65th largest county in Illinois. The 2010 population was 18,509 and has seen a growth of -12.13% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 44.8 years
There are 13,260 adults, (4,080 of whom are seniors) in Edgar County.
Female: 8,461 (51.2%)
Male: 8,074 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Edgar County includes 95.94% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,863 | 95.94% |
| Two or more races | 330 | 2% |
| Other race | 169 | 1.02% |
| Black or African American | 108 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
Edgar County's average per capita income is $43,313. Household income levels show a median of $59,941. The poverty rate stands at 12%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $91,250 | - |
| Families | $76,129 | $89,858 |
| Households | $59,941 | $77,577 |
| Non Families | $42,847 | $52,352 |
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