Edwards County, Illinois Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Edwards County, Illinois
Edwards County, Illinois Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
6,075
Median Age
44.7
Male Median
43.9
Female Median
46.2
Edwards County, Illinois Population Growth
Edwards County, Illinois Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.4%%.
-9.4%% Growth
Edwards County, Illinois Age & Gender Pyramid
Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Edwards County, Illinois Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44.7 | 6,075 |
| 2023 | 44.6 | 6,118 |
| 2022 | 44.2 | 6,182 |
| 2021 | 44.3 | 6,233 |
| 2020 | 44.1 | 6,431 |
| 2019 | 43.5 | 6,455 |
| 2018 | 43.3 | 6,507 |
| 2017 | 43.6 | 6,570 |
| 2016 | 43.6 | 6,612 |
| 2015 | 43.7 | 6,649 |
| 2014 | 43.4 | 6,687 |
| 2013 | 43.4 | 6,695 |
| 2012 | 43.1 | 6,691 |
| 2011 | 42.7 | 6,693 |
| 2010 | 42.5 | 6,707 |
Edwards County, Illinois Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 5.5% |
| 5–17 | 16.5% |
| 18–24 | 7.0% |
| 25–34 | 9.8% |
| 35–54 | 24.3% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65+ | 22.6% |
Dependency Ratios for Edwards County, Illinois
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 40.7
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Edwards County, Illinois
The median age in Edwards County, Illinois is 44.7 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Edwards County, Illinois is 6,075.
In Edwards County, Illinois, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.6% of the population, while children under 18 represent 16.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Edwards County, Illinois is aging.