Wedgefield is a CDP located in Sumter County South Carolina. Wedgefield has a 2024 population of 2,122. Wedgefield is currently growing at a rate of 1.73% annually and its population has increased by 10.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,916 in 2020.
The average household income in Wedgefield is $59,322 with a poverty rate of 19.22%. The median age in Wedgefield is 33.4 years: 29.5 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wedgefield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,469 | 71.66% |
| Black or African American | 478 | 23.32% |
| Two or more races | 90 | 4.39% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 767 | 2.67 | 67 | 33 |
| Married | 391 | 3.57 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 161 | 2.16 | 12.4 | 87.6 |
| Non Family | 136 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 79 | 2.16 | 15.2 | 84.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
67.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 161 | 13.77% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 4.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 41 | 3.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 6.67% |
| High School Graduate | 353 | 30.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 2.91% |
| Some College | 455 | 38.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 721 | 72 |
| Black | 224 | 200 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,448 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,826 | $0 | $27,841 |
| Some College | $21,976 | $0 | $0 |
$28,826
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$27,841
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.71% of Wedgefield residents speak only English, while 1.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,469 | 227 | 15.45% |
| Black | 478 | 167 | 34.94% |
19.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.8%
Male Poverty Rate
15.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wedgefield is Black, with 34.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wedgefield is White, with 15.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 40.79% |
| Some College | 29.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 29.64% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,750 | $65,266 |
| Households | $39,750 | $59,322 |
| Married Families | $83,177 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,167 | $29,707 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.1%
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 Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
185
Number of Veterans
173
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 185 | 17.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
57.46%
Born in Wedgefield
96.73%
Native Born
3.27%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.27%
Naturalized
96.73% of Wedgefield residents were born in the United States, with 57.46% having been born in South Carolina. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,122 | 36 | 1.73% |
| 2023 | 2,086 | 36 | 1.76% |
| 2022 | 2,050 | 56 | 2.81% |
| 2021 | 1,994 | 78 | 4.07% |
| 2020 | 1,916 | -78 | -3.91% |
| 2019 | 1,994 | 129 | 6.92% |
| 2018 | 1,865 | -62 | -3.22% |
| 2017 | 1,927 | 99 | 5.42% |
| 2016 | 1,828 | 275 | 17.71% |
| 2015 | 1,553 | 216 | 16.16% |
| 2014 | 1,337 | 38 | 2.93% |
| 2013 | 1,299 | 171 | 15.16% |
| 2012 | 1,128 | -146 | -11.46% |
| 2011 | 1,274 | -341 | -21.11% |
| 2010 | 1,615 | 0 | 0% |