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 $59,319 with a poverty rate of 32.83%. The median age in Edgefield is 40.4 years: 41.1 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Edgefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2,116 | 53.21% |
| White | 1,613 | 40.56% |
| Two or more races | 188 | 4.73% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.48% |
| Asian | 17 | 0.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 950 | 2.46 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 360 | 2.98 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Female | 310 | 2.88 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
| Non Family | 252 | 1.02 | 38.1 | 61.9 |
| Male | 28 | 4.11 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.46
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 | 677 | 21.47% |
| Associates Degree | 284 | 9.01% |
| Bachelors Degree | 333 | 10.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 120 | 3.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,047 | 33.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 163 | 5.17% |
| Some College | 529 | 16.78% |
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 | 1,633 | 1,053 | 169 |
| White | 1,160 | 997 | 208 |
| Hispanic | 318 | 221 | 76 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 57 | 30 |
| Native American | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Asian | 17 | 17 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 52.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $105,451 | $106,007 | $25,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,977 | $19,091 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,314 | $45,139 | $29,943 |
| Some College | $31,019 | $32,969 | $30,197 |
$36,314
Average Earnings
$45,139
Average Male
$29,943
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.41% of Edgefield residents speak only English, while 9.59% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,314 | 552 | 42.01% |
| Multiple | 188 | 120 | 63.83% |
| White | 859 | 106 | 12.34% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 96 | 58.9% |
32.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.91%
Male Poverty Rate
41.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Edgefield is Multiple, with 63.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Edgefield is White, with 12.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.85% |
| High School | 33.1% |
| Some College | 13.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 35.9% |
| Female Employed | 13.73% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.6% |
| Male Employed | 5.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,321 | $71,277 |
| Households | $37,500 | $59,319 |
| Married Families | $97,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,250 | $23,711 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.4%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
203
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Second Gulf War | 47 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142 | 9.84% |
| Black | 51 | 2.75% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 7.25% |
| Asian | 10 | 58.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.9%
Labor Force Participation
25.1%
Employment Rate
15.8%
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
43.3%
Born in Edgefield
93.26%
Native Born
6.74%
Foreign Born
5.31%
Non Citizen
1.43%
Naturalized
93.26% of Edgefield residents were born in the United States, with 43.3% having been born in South Carolina. 5.31% 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% |