Edgefield is a town located in Edgefield County South Carolina. Edgefield has a 2024 population of 4,098. Edgefield is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 4.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,910 in 2020.
The average household income in Edgefield is $55,917 with a poverty rate of 29.72%. The median age in Edgefield is 39.9 years: 36.6 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edgefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,352 | 53.99% |
| White | 929 | 37.1% |
| Two or more races | 167 | 6.67% |
| Other race | 56 | 2.24% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,050 | 2.26 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.08 | 35.1 | 64.9 |
| Married | 348 | 2.83 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 299 | 2.92 | 27.8 | 72.2 |
| Male | 35 | 3.43 | 68.6 | 31.4 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
49.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 320 | 18.64% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 14.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 276 | 16.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 5.82% |
| High School Graduate | 447 | 26.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 2.97% |
| Some College | 268 | 15.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 869 | 580 | 162 |
| White | 696 | 645 | 178 |
| Hispanic | 136 | 105 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 75 | 36 |
| Other Race | 56 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 37.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $102,970 | $103,172 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,156 | $66,875 | $34,583 |
| High School Graduate | $24,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $28,625 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,531 | $55,588 | $32,000 |
| Some College | $38,385 | $51,528 | $37,153 |
$39,531
Average Earnings
$55,588
Average Male
$32,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.32% of Edgefield residents speak only English, while 6.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,308 | 450 | 34.4% |
| White | 875 | 128 | 14.63% |
| Hispanic | 177 | 100 | 56.5% |
| Multiple | 167 | 96 | 57.49% |
| Other | 56 | 41 | 73.21% |
29.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.01%
Male Poverty Rate
32.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edgefield is Other, with 73.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edgefield is White, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.14% |
| High School | 36.12% |
| Some College | 15.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.55% |
| Male Employed | 11.61% |
| Female Employed | 5.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,438 | $72,242 |
| Households | $32,200 | $55,917 |
| Married Families | $95,952 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,667 | $24,729 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
22.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
142
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 49 |
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 36 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 10.34% |
| Black | 57 | 5.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.6%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
16.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.43%
Born in Edgefield
94.85%
Native Born
5.15%
Foreign Born
4.91%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
94.85% of Edgefield residents were born in the United States, with 54.43% having been born in South Carolina. 4.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,333 | 47 | 1.1% |
| 2028 | 4,286 | 47 | 1.11% |
| 2027 | 4,239 | 47 | 1.12% |
| 2026 | 4,192 | 47 | 1.13% |
| 2025 | 4,145 | 47 | 1.15% |
| 2024 | 4,098 | 47 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 4,051 | 57 | 1.43% |
| 2022 | 3,994 | 59 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 3,935 | 25 | 0.64% |
| 2020 | 3,910 | -912 | -18.91% |
| 2019 | 4,822 | 22 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 4,800 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 4,793 | 30 | 0.63% |
| 2016 | 4,763 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2015 | 4,761 | 41 | 0.87% |
| 2014 | 4,720 | -3 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 4,723 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 2012 | 4,720 | -37 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 4,757 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 4,768 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,449 | 1,886 | 73.59% |
| 1990 | 2,563 | -150 | -5.53% |
| 1980 | 2,713 | -37 | -1.35% |
| 1970 | 2,750 | -126 | -4.38% |
| 1960 | 2,876 | 358 | 14.22% |
| 1950 | 2,518 | -1,815 | -41.89% |