Edgar County, IL — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
16,637
Male
8,164
49.1%
Female
8,473
50.9%
Median Age
46.4 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.1
Foreign Born
0.8%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher14.8%
High School or Higher45.5%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
4.7%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
7.3%
Married
48.6%
Edgar County, IL has a population of 16,637 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 46.4 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 96.3% of the population. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0.8% of residents are foreign-born.