County · South Carolina
Edgefield County, South Carolina
Edgefield County, South Carolina. Edgefield County had 29,808 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 16.2% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 5 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 45037.
Edgefield County is one of the 7 counties of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,808
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 25,657 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,476
Median household income
$73,029
±$6,942 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$202,700
±$12,363 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$720
±$100 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Edgefield County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 25,657 residents in Edgefield County. The Census Bureau estimates 29,808 for July 1, 2025, up 16.2% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,476 over 501 square miles of land.
| Measure | Edgefield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,476 | 5,296,225 | +549 |
| Households | 9,768±275 | 2,117,989 | +592 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.07 | 2.44 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,513±28 | 2,443,039 | +570 |
Edgefield County's population since 2000
From 24,595 in 2000 to 29,808 in 2025: up 21.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Edgefield County?
Edgefield County holds 5 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Edgefield with 4,182 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Edgefield | 2,322 | $39,688 |
|---|---|---|
| Johnston | 1,997 | $34,412 |
| Murphys EstatesGEOID 4548900 | 1,719 | $89,531 |
| North Augusta | 24,379 | $86,092 |
| Trenton | 200 | $57,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edgefield County?
The median resident of Edgefield County is 41.6 years old; 16.6% are under 18 and 19.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.5%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 30.1%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edgefield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±0.8 | 40.2 | −1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 16.6%±0.2 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.7%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% | 7.4% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.5%±0.8 pts | 61.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 30.1%±1.3 pts | 24.6% | −5.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±1.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±1.3 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.0%±1.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±1.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 14.8%±1.6 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.0%±1.8 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6%±2.0 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3%±2.3 pts | 32.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.4%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Edgefield County's 9,768 households earn less than $73,029 a year (±$6,942), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $60,460 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $12,569 after inflation. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edgefield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,029±$6,942 | $69,324 | +$12,569 |
| Mean household income | $86,544±$5,305 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,147±$1,841 | $39,236 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8%±2.8 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.9%±5.9 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.3%±2.2 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.3%±3.4 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Edgefield County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $202,700 by its owner (±$12,363). The median renter pays $720 a month including utilities, and 38.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edgefield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $202,700±$12,363 | $259,000 | +$43,571 |
| Median gross rent | $720±$100 | $1,180 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.6%±9.4 pts | 42.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,346±$87 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±2.7 pts | 71.9% | +6.0 pts |
| Housing units | 11,513±28 | 2,443,039 | +570 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9%±3.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±3.2 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.7%±3.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.2%±1.3 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2%±1.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Edgefield County building?
Builders took permits for 194 new housing units across Edgefield County in 2025 (186 single-family), 6.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Edgefield County get to work?
79.4% of Edgefield County's workers drive alone and 6.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.8%.
| Measure | Edgefield County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.3%±1.9 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.8%±1.2 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4%±3.2 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.5%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.2%±1.7 pts | 11.5% | +2.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.6 min±1.6 | 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 are Edgefield County's census tracts?
Edgefield County is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,054 (Tract 9702.04) to $105,938 (Tract 9705.02).
| Tract 9702.0145037970201 | 1,954±321 | $85,667 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9702.0345037970203 | 2,599±407 | $59,491 |
| Tract 9702.0445037970204 | 3,925±329 | $32,054 |
| Tract 970345037970300 | 4,799±596 | $45,833 |
| Tract 970445037970400 | 3,230±399 | $62,944 |
| Tract 9705.0145037970501 | 4,761±616 | $85,208 |
| Tract 9705.0245037970502 | 6,208±530 | $105,938 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Edgefield County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 5th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 46 |
| Median household income | 9th of 46 |
| Median home value | 19th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 41st of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th of 46 |
| Median age | 25th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 County 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' school search.