Edgefield County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Edgefield County, South Carolina is 26,508 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $67,092, the median home value is $194,300, and the median age is 42.0.

The population of Edgefield County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (26,965 → 29,455), a +0.63% annualized rate.

Edgefield County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

26,508

Population

+0.63%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$67,092

Median Income

$194,300

Median Home Value

Edgefield County covers 501 sq mi of land at 52.9 people per square mile.

About Edgefield County, SC

Edgefield County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 26,508. It ranks #35 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

The median household income in Edgefield County is $67,092, below the US median of $74,580. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $194,300, with monthly rent averaging $854. The homeownership rate of 79.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Edgefield County reflects 21.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.8 minutes each way.

Edgefield County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Edgefield County had a population of 26,965 in 2010 and 29,455 in 2024, a 9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 29,455 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.66%.

29,455

Population (2024)

26,965

Population (2010)

29,455

Peak (2024)

0.66%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	26,965	-	-	estimate
2011	26,894	-71	-0.26%	estimate
2012	26,563	-331	-1.23%	estimate
2013	26,573	+10	+0.04%	estimate
2014	26,655	+82	+0.31%	estimate
2015	26,789	+134	+0.50%	estimate
2016	26,637	-152	-0.57%	estimate
2017	26,846	+209	+0.78%	estimate
2018	27,151	+305	+1.14%	estimate
2019	27,349	+198	+0.73%	estimate
2020	25,673	-1,676	-6.13%	estimate
2021	26,274	+601	+2.34%	estimate
2022	27,347	+1,073	+4.08%	estimate
2023	28,629	+1,282	+4.69%	estimate
2024	29,455	+826	+2.89%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	59.4%
Black or African American	31.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

46.5%

Female

53.5%

Male

19.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.0%

5–9

4.6%

10–14

5.3%

15–19

5.3%

20–24

6.6%

25–34

13.8%

35–44

13.4%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

12.0%

75–84

5.9%

85+

1.7%

Children (under 15): 13.9% · Seniors (65+): 19.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,092+$274 vs state
Mean household income	$84,628
Per-capita income	$32,802
Poverty rate	12.4%+2.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.1%
Employment-to-population	50.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.8%

Manufacturing

17.5%

Construction

8.4%

Education & health care

8.0%

Finance & real estate

7.7%

Retail trade

6.3%

Public administration

4.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.5%

The largest employment sector in Edgefield County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.

How residents commute

1.6%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

81.0%

Public transit

6.0%

Work from home

26.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$194,300$-42,400 vs state

Median home value

$854

Median rent

79.8%

Homeownership rate

11,317

Total housing units

84.0%

Occupied

16.0%

Vacant

20.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.2%

With health insurance

91.1%

With broadband internet

51.7%

Foreign-born

7.7%

Veterans (18+)

15.3%

With a disability

94.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.8%

High School+

21.4%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Greenville County (537,575)Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

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Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Edgefield County, South Carolina has a population of 26,508 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Edgefield County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (26,965 → 29,455), a +0.63% annualized rate.

The median household income in Edgefield County, South Carolina is $67,092, with mean (average) household income of $84,628 and per-capita income of $32,802. 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Edgefield County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (59.4%), Black or African American (31.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Edgefield County, South Carolina is 42.0 years. Residents are 46.5% female and 53.5% male.

The median home value in Edgefield County is $194,300 and median monthly rent is $854. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,317 total housing units, 16.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Edgefield County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.1%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Edgefield County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.