Edwards County, Kansas Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Edwards County, KS Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 72% of counties in Kansas
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 85% of counties in Kansas
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Edwards County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,779 | 2,945,842 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.5 | 35.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.84% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.6 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,162 | 1,173,585 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Edwards County declined by 10.9% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,779 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Edwards County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.1% of residents. That is 4.4 points above Kansas as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 476 17.1% -5.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 500 18.0% -2.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 584 21.0% +2.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 586 21.1% +4.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Kansas, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.4% of the people living in Edwards County and men 50.6%.
- Women 49.4% Kansas 50.0%
- Men 50.6% Kansas 50.0%
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Economy
Edwards County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Edwards County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,720 | $74,287 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 0.82% | 4.08% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.8% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Edwards County is about 30% lower than in Kansas.
Housing
| Metric | Edwards County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $74,999 | $104,644 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $740 | $1,060 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Edwards County is about 8.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $740 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Edwards County spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 108 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Edwards County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.9 | 17.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.9 | 34.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 108 | 143 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,340 | $4,448 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 11.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,257 | 4,500 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 165 | 662 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Kansas:
Wichita County (7.0 min), Scott County (7.1 min), Greeley County (7.2 min).
Slowest:
Linn County (31.3 min), Miami County (30.8 min), Jefferson County (30.3 min).
The average commute time in Edwards County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 17 minutes in Kansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Edwards County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Edwards County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.2% | 31.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.4), Douglas County (0.4), Riley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Seward County (0.2), Grant County (0.2), Kearny County (0.2).
Health
Edwards County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Edwards County | Kansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.3 | 78.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 15.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.7% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Kansas:
Johnson County (0.8), Riley County (0.8), Douglas County (0.8).
Lowest:
Wyandotte County (0.8), Woodson County (0.8), Chautauqua County (0.8).
Edwards County, KS Compared With Nearby Counties
How Edwards County, KS compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards County, KS | 2,779 | $51,720 #2/2 | $74,999 #2/2 | 12.9 min #2/2 |
| Ford County, KS | 34,074 | $72,069 | $216,911 | 11.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edwards County, Kansas.
What is the population of Edwards County, Kansas?
About 2,779 people live in Edwards County, Kansas, in 1,162 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 40.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Edwards County, Kansas mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Edwards County, Kansas has 4 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 5% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Edwards County, Kansas?
The median home costs 1.5 times the median household income ($74,999 against $51,720), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $740 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Edwards County, Kansas?
Unemployment in Edwards County, Kansas is 6.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Edwards County, Kansas?
17.2% of adults in Edwards County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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