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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Edisto

South Carolina · 2,632 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 $25,962. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $54,400. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,632
−7%since 1990
from 2,815 in 1990
1990 – 2024
500 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 534 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+11%since 1990
from 32.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Edisto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,962
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,500
+136%since 1990
from $7,400 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
−14.1 ptssince 1990
from 34.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $283 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.1
−15%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(1,085)
Black61.5%(1,730)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(1,676)
2000
White, non-Hispanic28.3%(745)
Black69.3%(1,825)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.5%(12)
Diversity Score53.3%(1,402)
53
−11%since 1990
from 60 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.6%
+20.3 ptssince 1990
from 49.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+12%since 1990
from 15.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Edisto, South Carolina?

Edisto, South Carolina has about 2,632 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Edisto, South Carolina earns about $25,962 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 $54,400, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Edisto, South Carolina?

About 11.1% 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 20.8% 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 183 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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