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Edmund, SC

Census-designated place in Lexington County, South Carolina.

Population

1,161

Land area

6.8sq mi

People per sq mi

170

ZIP codes

0

Edmund and its ZIP codes

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Edmund at a glance

  • The median household income is $43,494, 37% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,100 (37% below South Carolina) and median rent is $852 a month.

Local data for Edmund, SC

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Edmund, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$43,494

Poverty rate

23.8%

Median home value

$164,100

Median rent

$852/mo

Homeownership

64.2%

Bachelor's or higher

13.8%

Median age

45.4

Average commute

34.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (155), Irish Americans (128), Portuguese Americans (40).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,208

134,271 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$64,070

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.3B

FY 2026, $7,792 per person

Lexington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone75.1%
  • Carpooled15.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home8.7%

Average one-way commute: 34.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Edmund, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,175

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

1,311

1.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 34°F

52.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Edmund, SC, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.7%

U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts

Diabetes

15.7%

U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts

Smoking

19.6%

U.S. 12.8% +6.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

15.4%

U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts

Cities near Edmund

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
White KnollCensus-designated place2.9 mi6.1
South CongareeTown4.6 mi3.3
Red BankCensus-designated place5.2 mi12.5
GastonTown6 mi5.3
Pine RidgeTown6.2 mi4.5
PelionTown6.9 mi3.7
Oak GroveCensus-designated place8.1 mi7.6
SpringdaleTown8.4 mi2.7
LexingtonTown9.1 mi12
SwanseaTown9.5 mi2.1
CayceCity11 mi16.9
West ColumbiaCity11 mi9.4
OlympiaCensus-designated place12 mi0.7
Fairview CrossroadsCensus-designated place12 mi5.7
GilbertTown12 mi2.7
ArthurtownCensus-designated place13 mi1.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Edmund, SC in?
Edmund is in Lexington County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Edmund, SC?
About 1,161 people live in Edmund, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Edmund?
Nearby places include White Knoll (2.9 mi), South Congaree (4.6 mi), Red Bank (5.2 mi), Gaston (6 mi), Pine Ridge (6.2 mi).

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