Edgefield, SC Demographics

A map of Edgefield's Population by Race

Edgefield, South Carolina has an estimated population of 4,010, a dramatic increase from the 2,322 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.2% Black, 35.9% White, 10.4% Hispanic, 1.5% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Edgefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Edgefield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Edgefield, that probability was 54.8% in 2020 and 59.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Edgefield is ranked the 121st most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Edgefield was ranked the 173rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Edgefield's White Population

1,439 residents of Edgefield, or 35.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Edgefield is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Edgefield ranks 346th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgefield's White population has grown by an estimated 48.5%. White residents' share of Edgefield's population has decreased from 41.7% to 35.9%.

Edgefield is more White than neighboring Johnston (29% White), and Ward (33.1% White). Edgefield is less White than neighboring Trenton (58.1% White), Murphys Estates (96.3% White), and Belvedere (63.9% White).

Edgefield's Black Population

2,052 residents of Edgefield, or 51.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Edgefield is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Edgefield ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 68.1%. Black residents' share of Edgefield's population has decreased from 52.6% to 51.2%.

Edgefield is more Black than neighboring Trenton (37.6% Black), Murphys Estates (3.7% Black), and Belvedere (20.6% Black). Edgefield is less Black than neighboring Johnston (62.4% Black), and Ward (59.2% Black).

Edgefield's Asian Population

24 residents of Edgefield, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Edgefield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Edgefield ranks 214th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgefield's Asian population has grown by an estimated 71.4%. Asian residents' share of Edgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Edgefield is more Asian than neighboring Trenton (0% Asian), Johnston (0.3% Asian), Murphys Estates (0% Asian), and Ward (0% Asian). Edgefield is less Asian than neighboring Belvedere (0.8% Asian).

Edgefield's Hispanic Population

418 residents of Edgefield, or 10.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Edgefield is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Edgefield ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgefield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1094.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Edgefield's population has increased from 1.5% to 10.4%.

Edgefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Trenton (3.9% Hispanic), Johnston (2.5% Hispanic), Murphys Estates (0% Hispanic), Ward (6.9% Hispanic), and Belvedere (9.6% Hispanic).

Edgefield's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Edgefield, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Edgefield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Edgefield ranks 384th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgefield's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Edgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Edgefield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Trenton (0% Native American/Other), Murphys Estates (0% Native American/Other), Ward (0% Native American/Other), and Belvedere (0.3% Native American/Other). Edgefield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Johnston (1.2% Native American/Other).

Edgefield's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Edgefield, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Edgefield is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Edgefield ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Edgefield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Edgefield's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.5%.

Edgefield is more Multiracial than neighboring Trenton (0.4% Multiracial), Murphys Estates (0% Multiracial), and Ward (0.8% Multiracial). Edgefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Johnston (4.5% Multiracial), and Belvedere (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.