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Edisto

South Carolina · 1,801 residents · 5.267 sq mi
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Edisto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,788. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 831 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $71,900. The poverty rate of 25.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,801
−32%since 2000
from 2,632 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
342 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+16%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Edisto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,788
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,962 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,583
+46%since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
+9%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
35.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
−27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(745)
Black69.3%(1,825)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.3%(1,402)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(524)
Black69.5%(1,252)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score54%(972)
Diversity Score
54
+1%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.4 min
+113%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−15.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.9%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edisto, South Carolina?

Edisto, South Carolina has about 1,801 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edisto, South Carolina earns about $46,788 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edisto, South Carolina expensive?

In Edisto, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Edisto, South Carolina?

About 21.3% of adults age 25 and over in Edisto, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edisto, South Carolina?

About 25.2% of people in Edisto, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edisto, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Edisto, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,014 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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