Where is Edwards County?

3 Edwards Counties in 3 states · 9,908 people (2025)

There are 3 counties named Edwards County in the United States, in Illinois, Kansas and Texas. The most populous is Edwards County, Illinois (county seat: Albion), with 5,898 people in 2025.

Map of the United States showing where all 3 Edwards Counties are, labeled by state
Every Edwards County in the United States (red), labeled with its state. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025. Free to use with attribution (CC BY 4.0).

All 3 Edwards Counties

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StateCounty seatPopulation 2025Land area (sq mi)EstablishedNamed after
Edwards County, IllinoisAlbion5,8982221814Ninian Edwards
Edwards County, KansasKinsley2,6406221874–
Edwards County, TexasRocksprings1,3702,1181858Haden Edwards

Questions about Edwards Counties

How many Edwards Counties are there?

There are 3 Edwards Counties in the United States, in Illinois, Kansas and Texas.

Which Edwards County is the largest?

By population, Edwards County, Illinois (5,898 people in 2025). By land area, Edwards County, Texas (2,118 sq mi).

Which Edwards County is the oldest?

Edwards County, Illinois, established in 1814. The newest is Edwards County, Kansas (1874).

How do I find out which Edwards County an address is in?

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