Edgefield County, South Carolina
SC · FIPS 45037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,476 | — | #1,567 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,029 | -2.8% | #971 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,633 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $202,700 | -28.1% | #1,374 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $720 | -38.1% | #2,640 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | +41.0% | #2,415 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Edgefield County has a population of 27,476, making it the #1,567 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Edgefield County is $73,029, ranking #971 out of 3,222 counties — 2.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.8% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Edgefield County is $202,700 (-28.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $720/mo and the homeownership rate is 80.1%.
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91.0% of residents in Edgefield County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.8% below the national rate.
About Edgefield County, South Carolina
Edgefield County, South Carolina has a total population of 27,476, making it the 1,567th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Edgefield County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Edgefield County is $73,029, which ranks #971 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Edgefield County is $202,700, 28.1% below the national median. Renters in Edgefield County pay a median gross rent of $720 per month. The homeownership rate is 80.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Edgefield County, 23.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.1 min.
Edgefield County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (30.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).
All data for Edgefield County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.