Edwards County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Edwards County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,817. It is the 83rd most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edwards County is 44.3 years. This is 19% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edwards County is $53,792. This is 26% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 43% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 19% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $70,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Edwards County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Edwards County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.0%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.0% vs 13.3%). The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.7%.