Edgefield Town, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 4449 residents, 1080 households, and 698 families in the town. The population density was 1094.3 people per square mile (422.51/km˛), making it the 95th most densely populated town in South Carolina. There were 1229 housing units at an average density of 302 per square mile (116.6/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.34 persons, and the average family size was 2.96 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 14.1% under the age of 18, 9% from 18 to 24, 44.1% from 25 to 44, 20% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 195.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 221.4 males. The median age was 35.8 years, the median age of male residents at 34.4 and the median age of female residents at 41.7. The racial makeup of the town was 1727 White, 2666 Black or African American, 22 American Indian, 14 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 12 from two or more races and 8 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $24977, making it the 81st lowest town by median household income in South Carolina. The median income for a family in the town was $30721, it is 61st poorest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $8125, making it the fifth lowest town by per capita income in South Carolina. The median income was $19293, Males had a median income of $21316 versus $17665 for females.
In 2000, 712 pupils and students, of which 394 are male and 318 are female, 16% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 47 nursery or pri school, 40 kindergarten, 296 elementary school, 234 high school and 95 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 4449 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 4454 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 4446 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 4405 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 4412 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 4414 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 4393 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4432 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4413 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4414 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4418 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 30 | 17 | 47 |
| Kindergarten | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| Elementary school | 155 | 141 | 296 |
| High school | 148 | 86 | 234 |
| College or graduate school | 39 | 56 | 95 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edgefield town, South Carolina | $24977 | $30721 | $8125 |
| Edgefield County, South Carolina | $35146 | $41810 | $15415 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |