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Edgar County, Illinois
Edgar County, Illinois. Edgar County had 16,323 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). It holds 23 places (8 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 towns and townships) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 17045.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
16,323
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,866 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,535
Median household income
$59,941
±$6,477 (90% margin)
Illinois: $83,390
Median home value
$97,300
±$5,863 (90% margin)
Illinois: $263,300
Median gross rent
$775
±$56 (90% margin)
Illinois: $1,274
How many people live in Edgar County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,866 residents in Edgar County. The Census Bureau estimates 16,323 for July 1, 2025, down 3.3% since 2020, a steeper fall than Illinois's (−0.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,535 over 623 square miles of land.
| Measure | Edgar County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,535 | 12,694,798 | −872 |
| Households | 7,567±174 | 5,036,449 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.13±0.05 | 2.46 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 8,214±29 | 5,457,452 | −625 |
Edgar County's population since 2000
From 19,704 in 2000 to 16,323 in 2025: down 17.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Edgar County?
Edgar County holds 23 places: 8 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Paris Township with 8,907 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Paris Township | 9,210 | $53,897 |
|---|---|---|
| Paris | 8,291 | $53,927 |
| Ross Township, Edgar County | 1,509 | $61,850 |
| Chrisman | 1,312 | $58,462 |
| Symmes TownshipGEOID 1704574288 | 948 | $99,722 |
| Kansas Township, Edgar County | 862 | $69,904 |
| Elbridge TownshipGEOID 1704522912 | 707 | not published |
| Kansas | 670 | $69,231 |
| Young America Township | 605 | $62,361 |
| Embarrass Township | 573 | $55,938 |
| Grandview TownshipGEOID 1704530822 | 523 | $55,556 |
| Stratton TownshipGEOID 1704573092 | 461 | $67,454 |
| Edgar TownshipGEOID 1704522502 | 452 | $111,250 |
| Hume | 325 | $63,958 |
| Brocton | 273 | $59,231 |
| Hunter TownshipGEOID 1704536685 | 232 | not published |
| Prairie Township, Edgar CountyGEOID 1704561483 | 222 | $68,958 |
| Buck Township | 214 | $80,000 |
| VermilionGEOID 1777551 | 203 | $47,917 |
| Brouilletts Creek TownshipGEOID 1704508901 | 191 | $104,375 |
| Shiloh Township, Edgar CountyGEOID 1704569498 | 157 | $85,250 |
| MetcalfGEOID 1748632 | 139 | $54,881 |
| RedmonGEOID 1763069 | 137 | $70,625 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edgar County?
The median resident of Edgar County is 46.6 years old; 19.8% are under 18 and 24.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.8%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.7%. 1.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edgar County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6±0.5 | 39.0 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 19.8%±0.4 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.7%±0.4 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 18.8% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.8%±0.2 pts | 58.1% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.0%±0.4 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±0.6 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.7%±1.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0%±1.8 pts | 12.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±1.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.2%±2.5 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.4%±2.4 pts | 37.8% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±0.9 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Edgar County earn?
Half of Edgar County's 7,567 households earn less than $59,941 a year (±$6,477), against $83,390 in Illinois. In 2015-2019 it was $66,023 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edgar County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,941±$6,477 | $83,390 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,577±$4,741 | $115,638 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,038±$2,131 | $46,406 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±2.2 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.8%±5.6 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.3%±3.5 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±2.2 pts | 90.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Edgar County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Edgar County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 by its owner (±$5,863). The median renter pays $775 a month including utilities, and 15.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edgar County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,300±$5,863 | $263,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $775±$56 | $1,274 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.2%±5.3 pts | 39.0% | −17.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,087±$67 | $1,987 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±3.1 pts | 67.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,214±29 | 5,457,452 | −625 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.4%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.7%±3.5 pts | 58.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.6%±2.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.8%±3.2 pts | 20.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Edgar County building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units across Edgar County in 2025 (3 single-family), 0.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Edgar County get to work?
84.8% of Edgar County's workers drive alone and 4.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Edgar County | Illinois | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.1%±2.4 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8%±2.9 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.9 min±2.2 | 27.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Edgar County's census tracts?
Edgar County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,199 (Tract 703) to $73,066 (Tract 705).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Edgar County compare with Illinois's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 64th of 102 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 71st of 102 |
| Residents per square mile | 82nd of 102 |
| Median household income | 85th of 102 |
| Median home value | 93rd of 102 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 102 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 102 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 102 |
| Median age | 11th of 102 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Edgar County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.