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Edgar County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Edgar County has 16,323 residents, down 2.9% since 2020 (-0.4% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 284 households moved in and 289 moved out (-5 net), while a net $4.1M of income left. Median household income is $59,941, the median home $97,300 and median rent $775 a month.
In Illinois: 70th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 23rd of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 85th of 102 counties for median household income · 93rd of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Edgar County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo County, IN | 44 | $1.4M |
| Clark County, IL | 33 | $1.5M |
| Coles County, IL | 33 | $1.3M |
| Vermilion County, IL | 24 | $0.7M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Edgar County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Vigo County, IN | 41 | $1.6M |
| Clark County, IL | 35 | $1.4M |
| Coles County, IL | 33 | $1.2M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.