Edwards County Summary

Life in Edwards County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Edwards County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Edwards County:

  • The population in Edwards County is 2,817.

  • The median home value in Edwards County is $85,231.

  • The median income in Edwards County is $53,792.

  • The median rent in Edwards County is $732.

  • The unemployment rate in Edwards County is 4.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Edwards County is 16.4%.

  • The average high in Edwards County is 74.7° and there are 56.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Edwards County

List Of Cities & Towns in Edwards County

Kinsley, KS Population 1,342

Lewis, KS Population 477

Offerle, KS Population 186

Belpre, KS Population 57

Map Of Edwards County

Edwards County, KS Weather

  • The average high in Edwards County is 74.7°.

  • There are 75.0 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 56.7 inches of rain each year with 6.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:49 hours of sun each day in Edwards County.

StatEdwards County
Mean High74.7
Nice Days75.0
Rainfall56.7
Snowfall6.0
Sunny Hours6:49
74.7°
Average High
56.7
Inches of Rain

Edwards County Demographics

Population over time in Edwards County

The current population in Edwards County is 2,817. The population has increased 1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 2,911 3.2%
2022 2,822 -1.6%
2021 2,869 -

Gender in Edwards County

  • Edwards County is 47.9% female with 1,348 female residents.

  • Edwards County is 52.1% male with 1,468 male residents.

Female
47.9% (1,348)
Male
52.1% (1,468)
Gender Edwards County KS USA
Female 47.9% 49.8% 50.5%
Male 52.1% 50.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Edwards County

Edwards County is:

  • 73.6% White with 2,073 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 4 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 11 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.3% Two Or More with 92 Two Or More residents.

  • 22.0% Hispanic with 621 Hispanic residents.

White
73.6% (2,073)
African American
0.1% (4)
American Indian
0.6% (16)
Asian
0.4% (11)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
3.3% (92)
Hispanic
22.0% (621)

Table: Edwards County By Race

Race Edwards County KS USA
White 73.6% 73.4% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 5.3% 12.0%
American Indian 0.6% 0.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.4% 2.9% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.3% 4.3% 3.9%
Hispanic 22.0% 13.3% 19.0%

Household Income For Edwards County, Kansas

  • 5.8% of households in Edwards County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Edwards County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Edwards County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Edwards County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Edwards County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Edwards County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Edwards County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Edwards County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.3% of households in Edwards County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.0% of households in Edwards County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.8% (163)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.3% (121)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.1% (199)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.3% (318)
$35,000 to $49,999
18.2% (512)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (441)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.9% (334)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.5% (465)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.3% (92)
$200,000 or more
6.0% (168)
Income Edwards County KS USA
Less than $10,000 5.8% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 3.3% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.1% 6.7% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.3% 7.8% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.2% 11.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.9% 13.5% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.5% 17.7% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.3% 8.4% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 6.0% 8.8% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Edwards County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Edwards County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Edwards County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Edwards County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Edwards County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Edwards County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Edwards County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Edwards County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Edwards County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Edwards County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (169)
9-12th Grade
6% (169)
High School / GED
33% (929)
Some College
24% (676)
Associate's Degree
10% (281)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (422)
Master's Degree
4% (112)
Professional Degree
1% (28)
Doctorate Degree
1% (28)
Education Edwards County KS USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 33% 26% 26%
Some College 24% 22% 19%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 10% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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