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Edisto

South Carolina · 2,559 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 $30,246. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,200. The poverty rate of 34.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,559
−3%since 2000
from 2,632 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
486 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+2%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Edisto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,246
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,962 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,105
−31%since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,200
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$551
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.6%(579)
Black73.7%(1,887)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(68)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.3%(1,262)
Diversity Score
49
−7%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
19.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
57.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edisto, South Carolina?

Edisto, South Carolina has about 2,559 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edisto, South Carolina earns about $30,246 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 $62,200, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Edisto, South Carolina?

About 12.6% 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 34.2% 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 256 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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