Edwards County, Kansas Demographics 2026
Edwards County, Kansas has a population of 2,779, the 84th most populous county in Kansas. The median household income is $52,692 and the median home value is $70,900. The poverty rate is 18.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Edwards County Quick Facts
How Edwards County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,817 | 2,779 | -1.3% |
| Median household income | $53,792 | $52,692 | -2.0% |
| Median home value | $70,500 | $70,900 | +0.6% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 45 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Edwards County
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Population Overview
Edwards County is located in Kansas with a total population of 2,779. It is the 84th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Edwards County is 44.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.4 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Edwards County is $52,692. This is 29% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.9%. This is 67% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. The unemployment rate is 6.8%. This is 74% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $70,900. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Edwards County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.2%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Edwards County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.8%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (22.8% vs 13.6%).
Education
20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Edwards County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Kansas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Edwards County, Kansas?
Edwards County has a population of 2,779, making it the 84th most populous county in Kansas.
What is the median income in Edwards County?
The median household income in Edwards County is $52,692 with a poverty rate of 18.9%.
How many cities are in Edwards County, Kansas?
Edwards County contains 4 Census-designated places.