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Edwards County, IL: growth, migration and housing
Edwards County has 5,898 residents, down 5.0% since 2020 (-1.5% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 134 households moved in and 129 moved out (+5 net), bringing in a net $0.4M of income. Median household income is $60,519, the median home $100,000 and median rent $811 a month.
In Illinois: 96th of 102 counties for 5-year population growth · 11th of 102 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 82nd of 102 counties for median household income · 90th of 102 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Edwards County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Richland County, IL | 25 | $1.0M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Edwards County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash County, IL | 29 | $1.3M |
| White County, IL | 25 | $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.