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Edwards County, TX
2 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Edwards County, Texas.
Population
1,290
Land area
2,118sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Edwards County
Edwards County at a glance
- Edwards County is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,313 a year, 49% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- Median rent is $713 a month.
Local data for Edwards County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Edwards County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,313
Poverty rate
31.9%
Median rent
$713/mo
Homeownership
87.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (552), German Americans (285), Irish Americans (262).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,488
491 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$73,782
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$27.1M
FY 2026, $19,054 per person
PPP loans
$2M
40 loans, 199 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1,726
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Edwards County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.4%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.5%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Edwards County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
352
Most often drought
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
26.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Edwards County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.2%
U.S. 11.1% +14.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Edwards County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Edwards County, TX?
- Rocksprings is the largest city or town in Edwards County, with about 625 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Edwards County?
- Edwards County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78880.
- What is the population of Edwards County, TX?
- About 1,290 people live in Edwards County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Edwards County?
- Edwards County borders Kerr County, Val Verde County, Uvalde County, Kimble County, Sutton County, Kinney County, Real County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023