Edgar, IL County is a beautiful, rural community situated in the central part of the state. The county's population is 16,998 and has a population density of 27 people per square mile as compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in Edgar include grocery stores, banks, medical centers and restaurants. Popular year-round outdoor activities include fishing and hunting at various local parks, bird watching at Sangchris Lake State Park and canoeing down Salt Creek. There are also other organizations such as the Edgar County Humane Society and Edgar County Tourism Bureau that offer a variety of educational and recreational activities throughout the year. Local sporting events include high school football games held at historic Erb Stadium during the fall months. With its natural beauty and many attractions, Edgar County offers something for everyone!
The population in Edgar County is 16,998. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Edgar County is 45.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Edgar County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Edgar County
- 57.9% are married
- 12.6% are divorced
- 26.0% are married with children
- 17.8% have children, but are single
Race in Edgar County
- 97.2% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 0.4% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.6% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander