Edwards County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Edwards County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,392. It is the 239th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edwards County is 39.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edwards County is $38,500. This is 50% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 51% lower. The poverty rate stands at 25.3%. This is 83% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $78,300. Housing costs are 70% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Edwards County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 51% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Edwards County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.8%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 22% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.4%.