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Wedgefield

South Carolina · 1,615 residents · 8.505 sq mi
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Wedgefield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,609. Population has grown 27% since 2011. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,615
+27%vs 2011
vs 1,274 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
+27%vs 2011
vs 150 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+2%vs 2011
vs 36.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,609
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,833 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,632
+5%vs 2011
vs $14,872 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.322 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information22.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $67,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $545 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−26.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 72.5% in 2011
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−9%vs 2011
vs 1.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic47.4%(604)
Black46.5%(592)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(24)
Asian4.2%(54)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score69.6%(887)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(1,022)
Black31.5%(509)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian1.1%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(961)
Diversity Score
60
−15%vs 2011
vs 70 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 71.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+5%vs 2011
vs 23.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.5%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
Female
54.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wedgefield, South Carolina?

Wedgefield, South Carolina has about 1,615 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wedgefield, South Carolina earns about $37,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wedgefield, South Carolina expensive?

In Wedgefield, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Wedgefield, South Carolina?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wedgefield, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wedgefield, South Carolina?

About 4.4% of people in Wedgefield, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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