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Edisto

South Carolina · 2,058 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 $25,548. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 574 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,400. The poverty rate of 29.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,058
−22%since 2000
from 2,632 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
391 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 500 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+9%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Edisto
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,548
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,276
−1%since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,400
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
35.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(457)
Black71.5%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(50)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other2.5%(51)
Diversity Score53.2%(1,094)
Diversity Score
53
Unchangedsince 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+32%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edisto, South Carolina?

Edisto, South Carolina has about 2,058 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Edisto, South Carolina earns about $25,548 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 $56,400, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Edisto, South Carolina?

About 18.3% 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 29.0% 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 757 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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