Population 27,476 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Edgefield County
Household size in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.64 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.74 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.63 | 2.77 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.73 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | +0.09 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Edgefield County average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.60, even as the national average fell. Few South Carolina counties have larger households: only two of 46.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.0 | 37.9 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 39.0 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.7 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.9 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Edgefield County is 41.7 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.9, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the southwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 15.0% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 14.8% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 13.3% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 15.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +0.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Edgefield County than nationally: 14.3%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in the Augusta area overall (15.4%). The single-parent share is up 1.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Edgefield County
Renters in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 32.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 32.9% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 32.0% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +0.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Edgefield County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 52.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northeast; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.8 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 12.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 14.8% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 16.5% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 14.2% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +1.7 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Edgefield County: 16.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Edgefield County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1982 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $557 | $760 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $609 | $856 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $648 | $988 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $888 | $1,254 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$494 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Edgefield County pays $888 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $331 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Edgefield County
Bachelor's degrees in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 23.7% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.4% | 25.0% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 25.8% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 29.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Edgefield County: 24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.5% | 83.9% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.9% | 85.8% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 87.3% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.5% | 89.1% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Edgefield County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Edgefield County
| Period | Edgefield County | Augusta area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.3% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 6.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Edgefield County: 7.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Edgefield County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgefield County | 2.68 | 41.7 | 14.3% | 19.9% | 16.4% | 1988 | $888 | 24.0% | 84.5% | 7.8% |
| McCormick County | 2.09 | 57.8 | 7.7% | 12.1% | 24.7% | 1987 | $1,152 | 25.1% | 86.9% | 5.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.61 | 46.4 | 11.7% | 23.4% | 31.7% | 1983 | $836 | 15.5% | 88.1% | 2.9% |
| Wilkes County | 2.34 | 45.8 | 11.2% | 33.9% | 20.9% | 1980 | $780 | 16.8% | 82.5% | 1.7% |
| Calhoun County | 2.30 | 46.4 | 11.0% | 15.0% | 11.3% | 1987 | $1,033 | 24.4% | 87.1% | 6.3% |
| Oconee County | 2.91 | 41.4 | 6.6% | 18.7% | 5.4% | 1999 | $1,568 | 57.1% | 96.5% | 2.7% |
| Morgan County | 2.60 | 43.9 | 9.3% | 21.8% | 8.7% | 1992 | $1,317 | 29.7% | 91.6% | 2.3% |
| Clarendon County | 2.45 | 46.9 | 11.9% | 27.1% | 20.5% | 1988 | $780 | 18.0% | 84.1% | 5.8% |
| Walton County | 2.90 | 39.9 | 10.4% | 20.7% | 5.0% | 1995 | $1,475 | 24.1% | 87.4% | 5.5% |
| Rockdale County | 2.90 | 40.0 | 16.2% | 30.4% | 6.8% | 1992 | $1,578 | 33.5% | 91.0% | 6.2% |
| Williamsburg County | 2.39 | 43.7 | 12.1% | 23.6% | 16.5% | 1984 | $760 | 18.5% | 86.1% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Edgefield County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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