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Edgefield, SC

Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina.

Population

4,010

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

926

ZIP codes

0

Edgefield and its ZIP codes

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Edgefield at a glance

  • Edgefield is about 5.3 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $39,688, 43% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,500 (53% below South Carolina) and median rent is $731 a month.

Local data for Edgefield, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edgefield, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$39,688

Poverty rate

31.4%

Median home value

$122,500

Median rent

$731/mo

Homeownership

50.5%

Bachelor's or higher

13.5%

Median age

40.0

Average commute

30.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (119), Irish Americans (98), Scottish Americans (87).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgefield County. PPP loans are for Edgefield.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,256

6,119 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$50,250

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$241M

FY 2026, $9,378 per person

Edgefield County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Edgefield, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.6%
  • Carpooled11.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home3.4%

Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edgefield, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

315

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

37

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 35°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edgefield, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.4%

U.S. 33.3% +12.1 pts

Diabetes

22.4%

U.S. 12.1% +10.3 pts

Smoking

21.0%

U.S. 12.8% +8.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

16.4%

U.S. 11.1% +5.3 pts

Cities near Edgefield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
TrentonTown5.8 mi1.3
JohnstonTown8 mi2.6
WardTown13 mi0.8
Murphys EstatesCensus-designated place13 mi2.1
Clarks HillCensus-designated place16 mi3.2
Ridge SpringTown16 mi1.8
GranitevilleCensus-designated place16 mi3.3
ParksvilleTown17 mi0.7
BelvedereCensus-designated place17 mi3.4
ModocCensus-designated place17 mi4
SaludaTown18 mi3.2
WarrenvilleCensus-designated place18 mi1.1
North AugustaCity18 mi21.4
BurnettownTown18 mi5.5
GlovervilleCensus-designated place19 mi3.6
MonettaTown19 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edgefield, SC in?
Edgefield is in Edgefield County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Edgefield, SC?
About 4,010 people live in Edgefield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edgefield?
Nearby places include Trenton (5.8 mi), Johnston (8 mi), Ward (13 mi), Murphys Estates (13 mi), Clarks Hill (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023