Edwards County, Illinois Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

6,075

Diversity Score

10.1

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
94.7%%

Edwards County, Illinois Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Edwards County, Illinois Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)5,75594.7%
Two or More Races2053.4%
Hispanic or Latino891.5%
Asian150.2%
Black / African American60.1%
Other Race50.1%
Native American00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Edwards County, Illinois

The largest racial or ethnic group in Edwards County, Illinois is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 94.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Edwards County, Illinois has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 10.1/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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