Edwards County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Edwards County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Edwards County, Texas has a population of 1,392, the 239th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $38,500 and the median home value is $78,300. The poverty rate is 25.3%.

Edwards County Quick Facts

Population 1,392

Median Household Income $38,500

Median Home Value $78,300

Poverty Rate 25.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 39.6 years

Homeownership Rate 94.5%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.9%

High School Graduation 78.4%

Cities/Places 1

Population 1,392 239th of 254

Median Income $38,500 50% lower than state

Poverty Rate 25.3%

Unemployment 0.0%

Median Household Income

Edwards

$38,500

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Edwards

$78,300

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 33.1%

$25K-$50K 34.8%

$50K-$100K 20.3%

$100K+ 11.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.3%

$10K-$15K

19.2%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

4.9%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

10.5%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

7.2%

$45K-$50K

8.9%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

4.2%

$75K-$100K

9.5%

$100K-$125K

3.4%

$125K-$150K

4.4%

$150K-$200K

1.5%

$200K+

2.5%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

63.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 94.5%

Renter 5.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

16.1%

18-34

21.6%

35-54

30.0%

55-74

22.4%

75+

9.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Edwards County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rocksprings	721	$31,125	23.1%	$48,000

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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. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

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. It is also 51% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Edwards County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas 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, Texas?

Edwards County has a population of 1,392, making it the 239th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Edwards County?

The median household income in Edwards County is $38,500 with a poverty rate of 25.3%.

How many cities are in Edwards County, Texas?

Edwards County contains 1 Census-designated place.