Edwards County GIS Maps
Edwards County, Illinois, has 6,245 residents and covers 222.4 square miles. The population declined 7.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Edwards County is 17047.
Albion is the county's largest population center. Edwards County also includes 4 zip codes, 2 public school districts and 22 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Edwards County Trends
- Population
- 6,245▾
- Median Home Value
- $97,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,096▾
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Edwards County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Edwards County Population
Edwards County had 6,245 residents in 2020. That was 7.1% lower than in 2010. Edwards County had 726 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Albion is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 32% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 28 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Albion, West Salem and Browns.
Population Trend in Edwards County IL
Edwards County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Edwards County Zip Codes
Edwards County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Albion (62806), West Salem (62476) and Browns (62818). Albion is the largest zip by population, with about 3,247 residents or 52% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 83% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Edwards County IL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62806 | Albion | 3,247 | ▾ -4.8% |
| 62476 | West Salem | 1,570 | ▾ -9.5% |
| 62818 | Browns | 356 | ▴ 7.9% |
| 62815 | Bone Gap | 353 | ▾ -15.1% |
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Edwards County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Edwards County Demographics
Edwards County has a median age of 44.6, which makes the county a little older than Illinois overall. About 22.5% of residents are under 18, while 22.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.3% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 13.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 37.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Edwards County IL
Median Age
44.6
Under 18
22.5%
Age 65+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
13.9%
Edwards County School Districts
Edwards County is served by 2 public school districts with 1,096 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Edwards County IL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 | 821 | 74.9% | ▴ 0.1% |
| Grayville Community Unit School District 1 | 275 | 25.1% | ▾ -1.1% |
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Edwards County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Edwards County Housing & Real Estate
Edwards County has a median home value of $97,500 and a median gross rent of $746. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Illinois median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $114,950 and homes spent about 64 days on the market.
Edwards County Housing Mix
Edwards County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Edwards County Housing Trends
Edwards County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Edwards County, IL
Edwards County has 274 business listings across 138 categories. The largest categories in Edwards County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (23, 8.4%), Insurance Agencies (8, 2.9%), and Auto Repair (8, 2.9%). The full Edwards County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Edwards County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Edwards County, IL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 23 | 8.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 | 2.9% |
| Auto Repair | 8 | 2.9% |
| Pizza Restaurants | 7 | 2.6% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 6 | 2.2% |
| Post Offices | 6 | 2.2% |
| Discount Store | 5 | 1.8% |
| Public And Government Association | 5 | 1.8% |
| Baptist Church | 4 | 1.5% |
| Farm | 4 | 1.5% |
Edwards County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash Valley Service Company | Agricultural Cooperatives | Grayville |
| Nutrien Ag solutions | Agricultural Service | Browns |
| Albion Equipment Co | Agriculture | Albion |
| Edwards County Ems | Ambulance And Ems Services | West Salem |
| Prairie Albion Antique Mall | Antique Store | Albion |
| Brett Berger, ARA | Appraisal Services | Albion |
| Weber's Archery Shed | Archery Shop | West Salem |
| Jack of Arts | Art School | Albion |
| Rest Haven Manor | Assisted Living Facility | Albion |
| The Exchange Network | ATMs | Grayville |
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Edwards County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Edwards County Basemaps
Edwards County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Edwards County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.