Edwards County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 83rd-largest in Kansas

The population of Edwards County, Kansas is 2,817 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 83rd-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $53,792, the median home value is $70,500, and the median age is 44.3.

The population of Edwards County has declined 10.6% since 2010 (3,055 → 2,731), a -0.80% annualized rate.

Edwards County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,817

Population

-0.80%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,792

Median Income

$70,500

Median Home Value

Edwards County covers 622 sq mi of land at 4.5 people per square mile.

About Edwards County, KS

Housing cost is the defining feature of Edwards County: the median home is valued at $70,500. Edwards County is a county in Kansas with a population of 2,817.

The typical household earns $53,792, below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 12.7% of residents fall below the poverty line, close to the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $70,500, with typical rent around $732.

Roughly 20.7% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 5.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.

Edwards County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Edwards County had a population of 3,055 in 2010 and 2,731 in 2024, a -10.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,055 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.78%.

Edwards County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,731

Population (2024)

3,055

Population (2010)

3,055

Peak (2010)

-0.78%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	3,055	-	-	estimate
2011	3,021	-34	-1.11%	estimate
2012	2,968	-53	-1.75%	estimate
2013	2,969	+1	+0.03%	estimate
2014	3,026	+57	+1.92%	estimate
2015	2,955	-71	-2.35%	estimate
2016	2,896	-59	-2.00%	estimate
2017	2,871	-25	-0.86%	estimate
2018	2,806	-65	-2.26%	estimate
2019	2,783	-23	-0.82%	estimate
2020	2,884	+101	+3.63%	estimate
2021	2,802	-82	-2.84%	estimate
2022	2,747	-55	-1.96%	estimate
2023	2,731	-16	-0.58%	estimate
2024	2,731	0	0.00%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	83.0%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.6%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

44.3

Median Age

47.9%

Female

52.1%

Male

22.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.3%

5–9

6.2%

10–14

8.2%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

3.3%

25–34

10.1%

35–44

12.0%

45–54

10.4%

55–59

7.8%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

12.9%

75–84

4.7%

85+

4.6%

Children (under 15): 19.7% · Seniors (65+): 22.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,792$-18,847 vs state
Mean household income	$75,339
Per-capita income	$32,481
Poverty rate	12.7%+5.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	57.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

24.8%

Professional & business services

19.7%

Manufacturing

15.1%

Construction

5.5%

Public administration

5.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

Retail trade

4.4%

Education & health care

4.2%

The largest employment sector in Edwards County is agriculture, accounting for 24.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.6%

Carpool

78.8%

Public transit

5.9%

Work from home

22.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$70,500$-132,900 vs state

Median home value

$732

Median rent

82.1%

Homeownership rate

1,551

Total housing units

76.5%

Occupied

23.5%

Vacant

17.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.4%

With health insurance

94.1%

With broadband internet

18.2%

Foreign-born

7.2%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

81.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

87.7%

High School+

20.7%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edwards County, Kansas has a population of 2,817 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 83rd-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 5 people per square mile.

The population of Edwards County has declined 10.6% since 2010 (3,055 → 2,731), a -0.80% annualized rate.

The median household income in Edwards County, Kansas is $53,792, with mean (average) household income of $75,339 and per-capita income of $32,481. 12.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Edwards County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.0%), Hispanic or Latino (3.6%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Edwards County, Kansas is 44.3 years. Residents are 47.9% female and 52.1% male.

The median home value in Edwards County is $70,500 and median monthly rent is $732. 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,551 total housing units, 23.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Edwards County, Kansas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Edwards County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.