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Edgar County, IL
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Edgar County, Illinois.
Population
16,535
Land area
623sq mi
People per sq mi
27
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Edgar County
Edgar County at a glance
- Edgar County is 88% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $59,941 a year, 28% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $775 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Paris (8,276), Chrisman (1,214) and Kansas (884).
Local data for Edgar County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edgar County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,941
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$97,300
Prices -2.8% in a year
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.4%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
17.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,229), Irish Americans (2,252), Italian Americans (548).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,399
7,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,208 per person
PPP loans
$29.7M
770 loans, 3,091 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$23.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Edgar County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.8%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edgar County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
335
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edgar County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.4%
U.S. 12.8% +3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Edgar County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Edgar County, IL?
- Paris is the largest city or town in Edgar County, with about 8,276 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Edgar County?
- Edgar County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 61917, 61924, 61932, 61933, 61940.
- What is the population of Edgar County, IL?
- About 16,535 people live in Edgar County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Edgar County?
- Edgar County borders Champaign County, Vigo County, IN, Vermilion County, Coles County, Douglas County, Vermillion County, IN, Clark County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023