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Edisto Beach

South Carolina · 1,033 residents · 2.13 sq mi
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Edisto Beach has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,583. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $401,700. With a median age of 64.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,033
+61%since 2000
from 641 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 301 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.4
+16%since 2000
from 55.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2674927179421K1990201020202024Edisto Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,583
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,461
+48%since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$401,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,625
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $750 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
13.4% rent
Afford Score
5.8
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(928)
Black4.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score15.6%(161)
Diversity Score
16
+103%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edisto Beach, South Carolina?

Edisto Beach, South Carolina has about 1,033 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edisto Beach, South Carolina earns about $69,583 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 $401,700, and the typical rent is about $1,625 a month.

How educated are people in Edisto Beach, South Carolina?

About 60.2% 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 1.3% 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 691 residents, a change of about 202 percent over that period.

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