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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Edisto Beach

South Carolina · 641 residents · 2.13 sq mi
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Edisto Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,444. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $300,000. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

641
+87%since 1990
from 342 in 1990
1990 – 2025
301 / sq mi
+87%since 1990
from 161 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
55.7
−8%since 1990
from 60.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2674927179421K1990201020202024Edisto Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,444
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,594 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$39,400
+132%since 1990
from $17,019 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$300,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $137,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$750
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $479 in 1990
US average: $602
85.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 83.1% in 1990
14.9% rent
5.5
+35%since 1990
from 4.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(342)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(613)
Black2.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score7.7%(49)
8
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.0%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 34.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.2%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 89.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.4%
+10.0 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 27.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edisto Beach, South Carolina?

Edisto Beach, South Carolina has about 641 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Edisto Beach, South Carolina earns about $54,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edisto Beach, South Carolina expensive?

In Edisto Beach, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $300,000, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Edisto Beach, South Carolina?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Edisto Beach, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Edisto Beach, South Carolina?

About 3.5% of people in Edisto Beach, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edisto Beach, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Edisto Beach, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 299 residents, a change of about 87 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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