Edgefield County, South Carolina
County
Overview
- County Name
- Edgefield County
- State
- South Carolina
- FIPS Code
- 45037
- State FIPS
- 45
- County FIPS
- 037
Geography
- Land Area
- 500.69 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.30 sq mi
- Total Area
- 506.98 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.779453
- Longitude
- -81.959637
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 26,596
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 22,063
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 25,410 | 95.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,186 | 4.5% |
| White | 15,739 | 59.2% |
| Black | 8,306 | 31.2% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 46 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 21,201 | 96.1% |
| Hispanic | 861 | 3.9% |
| White | 13,252 | 60.1% |
| Black | 7,608 | 34.5% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 290 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 27,476
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $70,404
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,480
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,993 | 58.2% |
| Black | 8,432 | 30.7% |
| Asian | 111 | 0.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,380
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 6,871 | 39.5% |
| Republican | 8,550 | 49.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,959 | 11.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,142 | 46.8% |
| Female | 9,238 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 10,505 | 60.4% |
| Hispanic | 335 | 1.9% |
| Black | 5,605 | 32.2% |
| Asian | 61 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,567
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 49.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,796 | 55.2% |
| Hispanic | 82 | 24.5% |
| Black | 2,198 | 39.2% |
| Asian | 24 | 39.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,999 | 49.1% |
| Female | 4,568 | 49.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,258 (26.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,681 (23.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 11,513
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $194,269
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $766
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.5%
- Public Transit
- 1.4%
- Work From Home
- 6.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.6%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.