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Edgar County, IL market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Edgar County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,323
- −2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,567
- Median household income
- $59,941
- +11.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $97,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,282
- Highest market score
- 69
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #369 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 16,323 people live in Edgar County, in 7,567 households. Population estimates show Edgar County declined 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Edgar County is $59,941 a year, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 11.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Edgar County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (55).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Edgar County are for medical and dental practices (69), dentists and orthodontists (63) and real estate businesses (56). Edgar County ranks #369 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
For its number of households, Edgar County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pizza places (65% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (56% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Edgar County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Edgar County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 69 | #369 of 2,394 | 28 | 37.0 | $340K | 223 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 63 | #469 of 1,886 | 6 | 7.9 | $1.6M | 161 | 3 |
| Real estate | 56 | #748 of 2,229 | 9 | 11.9 | Index only | 249 | 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #963 of 2,402 | 9 | 11.9 | $4.7M | 139 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 51 | #1,194 of 2,401 | 30 | 39.6 | $251K | 94 | 5 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,083 of 2,088 | 7 | 9.3 | $760K | 115 | 3 |
| Convenience stores | 49 | #1,147 of 2,261 | 5 | 6.6 | $8.5M | 108 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 48 | #1,185 of 2,210 | 9 | 11.9 | $1.5M | 167 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 47 | #1,188 of 2,176 | 6 | 7.9 | Index only | 296 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,385 of 2,385 | 23 | 30.4 | $290K | 136 | Under 3 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,364 of 2,222 | 8 | 10.6 | $3.2M | 105 | 14 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 43 | #1,173 of 1,889 | 6 | 7.9 | $4.3M | 103 | 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 41 | #1,351 of 2,087 | 8 | 10.6 | $1.7M | 130 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 40 | #1,259 of 1,771 | 6 | 7.9 | $1.4M | 83 | 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 37 | #1,519 of 2,063 | 8 | 10.6 | $3.2M | 87 | 3 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,695 of 2,358 | 9 | 11.9 | $2.2M | 91 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,831 of 2,378 | 18 | 23.8 | $419K | 94 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 33 | #1,915 of 2,405 | 40 | 52.9 | $643K | 97 | 13 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 32 | #1,228 of 1,493 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.7M | 57 | 3 |
| Gyms | 30 | #1,487 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.1M | 82 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 30 | #2,015 of 2,339 | 17 | 22.5 | $392K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 30 | #2,026 of 2,405 | 80 | 105.7 | $322K | 87 | 30 |
| Pet businesses | 26 | #1,975 of 2,200 | 9 | 11.9 | $608K | 69 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 25 | #1,910 of 2,090 | 10 | 13.2 | $2.6M | 51 | 14 |
| Home repair trades | 18 | #2,020 of 2,057 | 12 | 15.9 | $1.5M | 63 | 14 |
| Insurance agencies | 15 | #2,182 of 2,272 | 17 | 22.5 | $701K | 56 | 8 |
| Veterinarians | 9 | #1,472 of 1,485 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.1M | 40 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | 6 | #1,176 of 1,177 | 6 | 7.9 | $3.1M | 36 | 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $4.6M | 96 | 6 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $2.4M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $428K | 63 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $14.2M | 152 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $3.2M | 178 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 254 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.5M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $1.2M | Too few | 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $3.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $9.2M | Too few | 5 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $2.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | $4.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.6 | Index only | Too few | 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $8.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $13.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Edgar County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $7.5M | $997 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $19.5M | $2,576 | 99 |
| Food away from home | $25.7M | $3,400 | 84 |
| Groceries | $42.5M | $5,618 | 89 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.7M | $881 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.4M | $317 | 55 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.3M | $704 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $9.5M | $1,259 | 98 |
| Pets | $5.5M | $724 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.2M | $1,748 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $11.9M | $1,576 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $18.3M | $2,422 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $8.4M | $1,106 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $96.9M | $12,808 | 77 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Edgar County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,323−2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 7,567
- Median age
- 47.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 73%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 623 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 27
- Median household income
- $59,941+11.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,577
- Median home value
- $97,300
- Jobs located here
- 6,282
- Daytime population
- 16,315Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Edgar County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Edgar County at 16,323 people in 2025, down 2.9% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 7,567 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 11.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Edgar County, IL spend?
Households in Edgar County spend about $96.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $42.5M on groceries and $25.7M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Edgar County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (55).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Edgar County, IL?
Of the business types scored in Edgar County, medical and dental practices (69), dentists and orthodontists (63) and real estate businesses (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #369 of 2,394 scored counties.
How does Edgar County, IL compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Edgar County is $59,941, 26% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $97,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pizza places (65% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (56% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 28 of the 56 business types have a score in Edgar County, each ranked against other counties.
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