Edgar County, Illinois

Total Population: 16,637

County Seat: Paris

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Median Home Value

$95,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$56,909

Across all households

Median Age

46.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.1%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)96.1%
Two or More Races1.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

19.7%

65 Years and Over

24.0%

Male

49.1%

Female

50.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.6%

No Health Insurance

4.6%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$56,909

Mean Household Income

$74,074

Per Capita Income

$33,566

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

75.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$95,700

Median Rent

$757/mo

Total Housing Units

8,236

Owner-Occupied

72.7%

Renter-Occupied

27.3%

Vacancy Rate

7.6%

Married Couple Households

49.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.4%

Average Household Size

2.13

Broadband Internet Access

86.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17045.