Edwards County | |
|---|---|
 Edwards County Courthouse in Albion | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 38°25′N 88°04′W / 38.42°N 88.06°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1814 |
| Named for | Ninian Edwards |
| Seat | Albion |
| Largest city | Albion |
| Area | |
• Total | 223 sq mi (580 km2) |
| • Land | 222 sq mi (570 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) 0.1% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 6,245 |
| • Density | 28/sq mi (11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 12th |
Edwards County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,245.[1] Its county seat is Albion.[2]
- ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 4, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2011.