Edgefield County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Edgefield County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 26,508. It is the 35th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edgefield County is 42.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edgefield County is $67,092. This is about average than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.4%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 18% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $194,300. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Edgefield County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Edgefield County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.4%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.