Edgar County, Illinois
Edgar County is home to 16,535 people. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line, close to the Illinois rate (11.8%). The median household income is $59,941.
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| Measure | Value | Illinois | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,535 | 12,694,798 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $59,941 | $83,390 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 12.0% | 11.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 16.8% | 15.1% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.4% | 6.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 37.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $97,300 | $263,300 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $775 | $1,274 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 33.7% | 47.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 1.0% | 14.7% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 46.6 years | 39.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Champaign County
- Clark County
- Coles County
- Douglas County
- Vermilion County
- Vermillion County, Indiana
- Vigo County, Indiana
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.