Edwards County, Kansas's estimated 2024 population is 2,706 with a growth rate of -0.99% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Edwards County, Kansas is the 86th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 3,055 and has seen a growth of -11.42% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,571 | -27 | -1.04% |
| 2028 | 2,598 | -27 | -1.03% |
| 2027 | 2,625 | -27 | -1.02% |
| 2026 | 2,652 | -27 | -1.01% |
| 2025 | 2,679 | -27 | -1% |
| 2024 | 2,706 | -27 | -0.99% |
| 2023 | 2,733 | -27 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 2,760 | -42 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 2,802 | -82 | -2.84% |
| 2020 | 2,884 | 101 | 3.63% |
| 2019 | 2,783 | -23 | -0.82% |
| 2018 | 2,806 | -65 | -2.26% |
| 2017 | 2,871 | -25 | -0.86% |
| 2016 | 2,896 | -59 | -2% |
| 2015 | 2,955 | -71 | -2.35% |
| 2014 | 3,026 | 57 | 1.92% |
| 2013 | 2,969 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 2,968 | -53 | -1.75% |
| 2011 | 3,021 | -34 | -1.11% |
| 2010 | 3,055 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,787 | -484 | -11.33% |
| 1980 | 4,271 | -310 | -6.77% |
| 1970 | 4,581 | -537 | -10.49% |
| 1960 | 5,118 | -818 | -13.78% |
| 1950 | 5,936 | -441 | -6.92% |
| 1940 | 6,377 | -918 | -12.58% |
| 1930 | 7,295 | 238 | 3.37% |
| 1920 | 7,057 | 24 | 0.34% |
| 1910 | 7,033 | 3,351 | 91.01% |
| 1900 | 3,682 | 82 | 2.28% |
| 1890 | 3,600 | 1,191 | 49.44% |
| 1880 | 2,409 | -162 | -6.3% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,339 | 83.03% |
| Two or more races | 293 | 10.4% |
| Other race | 152 | 5.4% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.46% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,187 | 2.32 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Married | 573 | 2.85 | 87.3 | 12.7 |
| Non Family | 426 | 1.09 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 140 | 3.83 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 48 | 2.58 | 93.8 | 6.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
82.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 6.13% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 10.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 295 | 14.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 5.88% |
| High School Graduate | 653 | 32.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 123 | 6.18% |
| Some College | 476 | 23.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,582 | 1,509 | 374 |
| Hispanic | 353 | 191 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 157 | 71 | 17 |
| Other Race | 113 | 67 | 12 |
| Native American | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Asian | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 4 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.64%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,167 | $62,500 | $45,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,625 | $174,531 | $49,792 |
| High School Graduate | $46,875 | $49,438 | $23,523 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,316 | $36,641 | $27,250 |
| Overall | $42,358 | $48,488 | $31,607 |
| Some College | $38,203 | $56,667 | $30,707 |
$42,358
Average Earnings
$48,488
Average Male
$31,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.83% of Edwards County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 18.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 617 | 262 | 42.46% |
| White | 2,024 | 179 | 8.84% |
| Multiple | 289 | 81 | 28.03% |
| Other | 152 | 49 | 32.24% |
16.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.6%
Male Poverty Rate
18.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edwards County, Kansas is Hispanic, with 42.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edwards County, Kansas is White, with 8.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.86% |
| High School | 10.24% |
| Some College | 8.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 85.71% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Male Employed | 7.61% |
| Female Employed | 7.05% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,355 | $95,934 |
| Households | $53,792 | $75,339 |
| Married Families | $97,604 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,161 | $34,189 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
155
Number of Veterans
147
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 149 | 8.15% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2.2% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 3.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
71.35%
Born in Edwards County, Kansas
89.92%
Native Born
10.08%
Foreign Born
7.56%
Non Citizen
2.52%
Naturalized
89.92% of Edwards County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 71.35% having been born in Kansas. 7.56% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.