Edgefield is a very small town located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 4,484 people and two constituent neighborhoods, Edgefield is the 112nd largest community in South Carolina.

Because occupations involving physical labor dominate the local economy, Edgefield is generally considered to be a blue-collar town. 38.0% of the Edgefield workforce is employed in blue-collar occupations, compared to the national average of 24.7%. Overall, Edgefield is a town of professionals, production and manufacturing workers, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Edgefield who work in office and administrative support jobs (8.32%), sales jobs (7.38%), and teaching (6.34%).

As is often the case in a small town, Edgefield doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.

Edgefield Information and Demographics

The citizens of Edgefield have a very low rate of college education: just 9.68% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 14.96% for all cities.

The per capita income in Edgefield in 2000 was $8,125, which is low income relative to South Carolina and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $32,500 for a family of four.

Edgefield is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Edgefield home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Edgefield is African-American, followed by White. The main ancestry of people in Edgefield is English.

The most common language spoken in Edgefield is English. Some people also speak Spanish.