Edwards County, Illinois

The median household income in Edwards County, Illinois is $59,386, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Edwards County is $31,314, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $59,386.

Edwards County's median household income of $59,386 is lower than the Illinois state average of $68,580. The per capita income is $31,314, compared to the state average of $36,009.

The per capita income in Edwards County, Illinois is $31,314, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Edwards County's median household income of $59,386 is below the Illinois average of $68,580. The per capita income of $31,314 is also lower than the state average of $36,009. Lower incomes can reflect the local economic base, rural vs. urban location, and employment opportunities available in the area.

Edwards County ranks #79 out of 102 counties in Illinois by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $59,386 and per capita income of $31,314, it falls in the bottom third of counties statewide.