Edgefield County's estimated 2026 population is 30,369 with a growth rate of 1.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Edgefield County is the 31st largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 26,965 and has seen a growth of 12.62% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.6 years
Female: 45.5 years
Male: 39.7 years
There are 22,919 adults, (5,421 of whom are seniors) in Edgefield County.
Female: 12,527 (45.6%)
Male: 14,949 (54.4%)
The racial composition of Edgefield County includes 58.21% White, 30.69% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,993 | 58.21% |
| Black or African American | 8,432 | 30.69% |
| Two or more races | 2,283 | 8.31% |
| Other race | 622 | 2.26% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.4% |
| Native American | 35 | 0.13% |
Edgefield County's average per capita income is $47,957. Household income levels show a median of $73,029. The poverty rate stands at 17.77%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $104,375 | - |
| Families | $86,966 | $100,463 |
| Households | $73,029 | $86,544 |
| Non Families | $32,522 | $45,609 |
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