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29824

Edgefield, SC

Total Population
7,637
Median Household Income
$48,643
Median Home Value
$121,200
Median Rent
$745

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$48,643
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$121,200
100.3% above state median
Rent
$745
100% above state median
Median Age
42.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Edgefield, SC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Unemployment rate of 10.2% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$48,643
-35.3% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-48,274,031
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.30 people

Total Households
2,592
Family Households
36.9%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
27.5%
#2 Industry
Education
21.6%
#3 Industry
Construction
14.1%
Total Employed Residents:1,562

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
3.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
7.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.7%
19 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,688
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
89.8%
2,804 employed
Labor Force
3,145
321 unemployed
Median Age
42.0 years
Per Capita Income
$26,843
Poverty Rate
13.8%

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