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Edisto Beach

South Carolina · 414 residents · 2.13 sq mi
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Edisto Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,125. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 227 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $609,700. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
−35%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
194 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
63.8
+15%since 2000
from 55.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2674927179421K1990201020202024Edisto Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,125
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,628
+31%since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$609,700
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,219
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
81.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.5
+73%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(613)
Black2.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(49)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(408)
Black1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(15)
Diversity Score
4
−53%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−11%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edisto Beach, South Carolina?

Edisto Beach, South Carolina has about 414 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edisto Beach, South Carolina earns about $64,125 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 $609,700, and the typical rent is about $1,219 a month.

How educated are people in Edisto Beach, South Carolina?

About 54.8% 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 2.9% 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 72 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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