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Wedgefield

South Carolina · 1,507 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 $46,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2019, a loss of 487 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,500. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,507
−24%since 2019
from 1,994 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
177 / sq mi
−24%since 2019
from 234 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
−2%since 2019
from 41.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Wedgefield
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,878 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,922
−7%since 2019
from $21,462 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 24.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 20.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $84,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$780
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $792 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+6%since 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(1,299)
Black32.8%(655)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1.7%(33)
Diversity Score58.4%(1,165)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(876)
Black31.1%(469)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(44)
Asian0.6%(9)
Other4.1%(62)
Diversity Score66.8%(1,006)
Diversity Score
67
+14%since 2019
from 58 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
−4%since 2019
from 28.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 69.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 23.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.4% in 2019
Female
43.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.6% in 2019
Foreign born
4.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wedgefield, South Carolina?

Wedgefield, South Carolina has about 1,507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Wedgefield, South Carolina earns about $46,250 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 $89,500, and the typical rent is about $780 a month.

How educated are people in Wedgefield, South Carolina?

About 6.5% 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 20.8% of people in Wedgefield, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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