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Edgefield

South Carolina · 2,322 residents · 4.33 sq mi
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Edgefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,109. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 2,127 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,600. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,322
−48%since 2000
from 4,449 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
536 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 1,027 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+22%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K4K5K1990201020202024Edgefield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,109
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,977 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,382
+114%since 2000
from $8,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+20%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35%(1,558)
Black59.6%(2,653)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(199)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.3%(2,860)
2020
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(969)
Black52.6%(1,221)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(35)
Asian0.6%(14)
Other1.6%(37)
Diversity Score66.3%(1,539)
Diversity Score
66
+3%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 26.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.0%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
Female
32.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edgefield, South Carolina?

Edgefield, South Carolina has about 2,322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Edgefield, South Carolina?

The typical household in Edgefield, South Carolina earns about $27,109 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edgefield, South Carolina expensive?

In Edgefield, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Edgefield, South Carolina?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Edgefield, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edgefield, South Carolina?

About 28.1% of people in Edgefield, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edgefield, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Edgefield, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 205 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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