Town · South Carolina
Edgefield, South Carolina
Edgefield, town, in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Edgefield had 4,182 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.0% from the Bureau's April 2020 estimates base of 3,909; the 2020 Census counted 2,322 on the place as it was defined then and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,010 (±19). GEOID 4522795.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,182
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,322 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,010 ±19
Median household income
$39,688
±$18,075 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$122,500
±$33,801 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$731
±$210 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Edgefield and what county is it in?
Edgefield is a town in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It covers 4.3 square miles of land, 536 residents per square mile in 2020.
Edgefield is in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Edgefield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,182 people lived in Edgefield on July 1, 2025, up 7.0% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The Census Bureau's yearly estimates start from its own April 2020 base for Edgefield, 3,909, which differs from the 2020 Census count of 2,322: the estimates follow the place as the estimates program defines it today (its present boundaries, and for a consolidated city-county the area the program assigns it), so the change since 2020 is measured from that base. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,010 (±19).
| Measure | Edgefield | Edgefield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,010 ±19 | 27,476 | −770 |
| Households | 998 ±135 | 9,768 | −250 |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.32 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,191 ±132 | 11,513 | no clear change |
Edgefield's population since 2000
From 4,449 in 2000 to 4,182 in 2025: down 6.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edgefield as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edgefield?
The median resident of Edgefield is 40.0 years old; 13.1% are under 18 and 11.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 51.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 35.9%. 7.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edgefield | Edgefield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 ±1.8 | 41.6 | −4.9 |
| Under 18 years | 13.1% ±4.2 pts | 16.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.4% ±3.0 pts | 19.7% | – |
| Male | 70.0% ±4.2 pts | 54.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.4% ±4.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 35.9% ±5.6 pts | 56.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 51.2% ±5.9 pts | 30.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.7% ±2.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.7% ±3.8 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 22.8% ±6.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.0% ±4.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.1% ±5.7 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.5% ±4.3 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 78.4% ±6.1 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.8% ±3.0 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Edgefield earn?
Half of Edgefield's 998 households earn less than $39,688 a year (±$18,075), against $73,029 in Edgefield County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $33,991 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edgefield | Edgefield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,688 ±$18,075 | $73,029 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,612 ±$15,703 | $86,544 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,495 ±$3,875 | $33,147 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.4% ±11.1 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.0% ±23.2 pts | 24.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.6% ±11.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 85.5% ±8.1 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.2% ±8.1 pts | 80.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Edgefield?
Owners occupy 50.5% of Edgefield's occupied homes and renters 49.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $122,500 by its owner (±$33,801). The median renter pays $731 a month including utilities, and 63.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edgefield | Edgefield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $122,500 ±$33,801 | $202,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $731 ±$210 | $720 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 63.0% ±18.1 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,151 ±$69 | $1,346 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.5% ±11.4 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.5% ±11.4 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,191 ±132 | 11,513 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.3% ±3.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 14.1% ±11.5 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.3% ±8.4 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% ±2.4 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.6% ±7.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.0% ±8.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Edgefield work and get to work?
78.6% of Edgefield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes.
| Measure | Edgefield | Edgefield County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 32.8% ±4.9 pts | 53.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.4% ±8.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6% ±9.7 pts | 79.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±7.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 6.3% ±7.6 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.4% ±3.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min ±6.5 | 25.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Edgefield?
1 census tract lies mostly in Edgefield, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.04Edgefield County | 3,925 | $32,054 |
| Tract 9702.03Edgefield County | 2,599 | $59,491 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Edgefield) · Census block assignment files
How does Edgefield compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edgefield is the 5,394th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 76th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Edgefield ranks 201st of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 76th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 50th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 208th | 261 |
| Median household income | 201st | 248 |
| Per capita income | 249th | 259 |
| Median home value | 196th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 203rd | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 36th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 195th | 226 |
| Median age | 120th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 209th | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 42nd | 261 |
Edgefield's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Edgefield with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Edgefield?
15 of the 57 figures for Edgefield on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Edgefield are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Edgefield.