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Edisto, SC

Census-designated place in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.

Population

1,801

Land area

5.3sq mi

People per sq mi

342

ZIP codes

0

Edisto and its ZIP codes

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Edisto at a glance

  • Edisto is 94% denser than South Carolina as a whole.
  • The median household income is $46,788, 33% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $71,900 (72% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,013 a month.

Local data for Edisto, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edisto, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$46,788

Poverty rate

25.2%

Median home value

$71,900

Median rent

$1,013/mo

Homeownership

56.5%

Bachelor's or higher

21.3%

Median age

41.4

Average commute

36.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (36), German Americans (9), Lebanese Americans (6).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

5.7%

Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,883

27,181 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$47,455

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$672M

FY 2026, $7,973 per person

Orangeburg County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone90.0%
  • Carpooled3.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
  • Worked from home4.4%

Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edisto, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

816

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

187

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 37°F

50.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edisto, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

45.7%

U.S. 33.3% +12.4 pts

Diabetes

20.3%

U.S. 12.1% +8.2 pts

Smoking

18.7%

U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.9%

U.S. 11.1% +4.8 pts

Cities near Edisto

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OrangeburgCity2.2 mi9
CordovaTown3.3 mi0.4
Wilkinson HeightsCensus-designated place4.1 mi3
BrookdaleCensus-designated place4.5 mi3.6
RowesvilleTown8 mi0.8
CopeTown9.4 mi0.2
CameronTown12 mi3.1
NorwayTown13 mi0.8
NeesesTown14 mi1.7
LivingstonTown14 mi0.8
BambergTown14 mi3.6
St. MatthewsTown15 mi1.9
BowmanTown15 mi1.2
NorthTown15 mi0.9
BranchvilleTown16 mi3.2
WoodfordTown18 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edisto, SC in?
Edisto is in Orangeburg County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Edisto, SC?
About 1,801 people live in Edisto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edisto?
Nearby places include Orangeburg (2.2 mi), Cordova (3.3 mi), Wilkinson Heights (4.1 mi), Brookdale (4.5 mi), Rowesville (8 mi).

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