Edwards County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Edwards County, Texas has a population of 1,290, the 242nd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $40,313 and the median home value is N/A. The poverty rate is 31.9%.

Edwards County Quick Facts

Population 1,29090% MOE ±280

Median Household Income $40,31390% MOE ±$21,695

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 31.9%90% MOE ±23.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.0%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Median Age 39.0 years90% MOE ±17.2 years

Homeownership Rate 87.9%90% MOE ±11.1 pts

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree+ 26.1%90% MOE ±9.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 78.9%

Cities/Places 1

Population 1,290 242nd of 254

Median Income $40,313 49% lower than state

Poverty Rate 31.9%

Unemployment 0.0%

How Edwards County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,918	1,290	-32.7%
Median household income	$50,171	$40,313	No clear change (-19.6%)
Median gross rent	$485	$713	No clear change (+47.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Edwards

$40,313

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 33.4%

$25K-$50K 20.3%

$50K-$100K 32.9%

$100K+ 13.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

1.2%

$10K-$15K

23.8%

$15K-$20K

3.7%

$20K-$25K

4.7%

$25K-$30K

2.0%

$30K-$35K

7.7%

$35K-$40K

6.4%

$40K-$45K

4.0%

$45K-$50K

0.3%

$50K-$60K

15.3%

$60K-$75K

6.2%

$75K-$100K

11.4%

$100K-$125K

5.0%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

2.2%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 87.9%

Renter 12.1%

Median gross rent $713/mo 21.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.9%

18-34

22.2%

35-54

25.0%

55-74

21.1%

75+

8.8%

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	625	N/A	44.2%	$54,900

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Population Overview

Edwards County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,290. It is the 242nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edwards County is 39.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edwards County is $40,313. This is 49% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.9%. This is 131% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Edwards County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 87.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% 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 53.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.0%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

26.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.9%.

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 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 1,290, making it the 242nd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Edwards County?

The median household income in Edwards County is $40,313 with a poverty rate of 31.9%.

How many cities are in Edwards County, Texas?

Edwards County contains 1 Census-designated place.