Edgar County, IL Demographics
Edgar County, IL is the 62nd most populous of 102 counties in Illinois, with 16,866 residents across 623 square miles. That is about 27 people per square mile.
At the 2020 census
| Population | 16,866 |
|---|---|
| Land area | 623 sq mi |
| Density | 27 / sq mi |
Data: 2020 Census · American Community Survey 2024
How Edgar County compares to the US
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Central Location: Edgar County, IL
Measured from the county's main population center using 2020 census blocks.
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Census tracts in Edgar County, IL
| Name | Population | Sq mi | Per sq mi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Census Tract 704 | 5,270 | 12.8 | 410 |
| Census Tract 703 | 3,906 | 19.1 | 205 |
| Census Tract 705 | 3,502 | 199.6 | 18 |
| Census Tract 701 | 2,459 | 158.3 | 16 |
| Census Tract 702 | 1,729 | 233.5 | 7 |
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This page shows demographics for a US county from the 2020 census and the American Community Survey: population, land area, density, urban share, and how the county compares to national averages for income, housing, age, and more.
Counties subdivide into census tracts, listed below with their populations. The drive-time and radius tables measure the population around the county's main population center.