Wedgefield, SC Demographics

A map of Wedgefield's Population by Race

Wedgefield, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,968, a dramatic increase from the 1,507 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.6% White, 36.3% Black, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.8% Native American/Other, 0.7% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wedgefield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wedgefield has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less 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 Wedgefield, that probability was 56.0% in 2020 and 50.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wedgefield is ranked the 201st 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). Wedgefield was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wedgefield's White Population

1,192 residents of Wedgefield, or 60.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wedgefield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Wedgefield ranks 261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's White population has grown by an estimated 36.1%. White residents' share of Wedgefield's population has increased from 58.1% to 60.6%.

Wedgefield is more White than neighboring Cane Savannah (44.9% White), Cherryvale (39.6% White), Oakland (38.6% White), and Sumter (38.4% White). Wedgefield is less White than neighboring Stateburg (67.1% White).

Wedgefield's Black Population

714 residents of Wedgefield, or 36.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Wedgefield is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Wedgefield ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Black population has grown by an estimated 52.2%. Black residents' share of Wedgefield's population has increased from 31.1% to 36.3%.

Wedgefield is more Black than neighboring Stateburg (14.9% Black). Wedgefield is less Black than neighboring Cane Savannah (52.4% Black), Cherryvale (51.4% Black), Oakland (41.4% Black), and Sumter (46.1% Black).

Wedgefield's Asian Population

0 residents of Wedgefield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Wedgefield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Wedgefield ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Wedgefield's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Wedgefield is less Asian than neighboring Cherryvale (0.7% Asian), Stateburg (2.9% Asian), Oakland (0.8% Asian), and Sumter (2.8% Asian).

Wedgefield's Hispanic Population

13 residents of Wedgefield, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wedgefield is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Wedgefield ranks 266th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Wedgefield's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.7%.

Wedgefield is more Hispanic than neighboring Cane Savannah (0% Hispanic). Wedgefield is less Hispanic than neighboring Cherryvale (3.6% Hispanic), Stateburg (5.9% Hispanic), Oakland (11.4% Hispanic), and Sumter (7.1% Hispanic).

Wedgefield's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Wedgefield, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wedgefield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Wedgefield ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wedgefield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Wedgefield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cane Savannah (0% Native American/Other), Cherryvale (0% Native American/Other), Stateburg (0% Native American/Other), and Oakland (0% Native American/Other). Wedgefield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sumter (1% Native American/Other).

Wedgefield's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Wedgefield, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wedgefield is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wedgefield ranks 29th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wedgefield's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 63.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Wedgefield's population has decreased from 6.2% to 1.7%.

Wedgefield is less Multiracial than neighboring Cane Savannah (2.7% Multiracial), Cherryvale (4.7% Multiracial), Stateburg (9.2% Multiracial), Oakland (7.7% Multiracial), and Sumter (4.5% 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.