Edgefield County's 2026 population is estimated at 31,107, reflecting a 2.73% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Edgefield County is the 30th largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 26,965 and has grown 15.36% since 2010.
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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