Edgefield County, South Carolina
Edgefield County: County in South Carolina, United States
About
Edgefield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 26,985 and a population density of 21 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 27,120 inhabitants. Its county seat is Edgefield. The county was created 230 years ago in 1794.
Quick Facts about Edgefield County
| Population : | 27,120 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| Area : | 1312 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.8% |
| Altitude : | 459 feet / 140 meters |
| Capital : | Edgefield |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1795 |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 11:34:12 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 21 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.5% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Edgefield County is located at 33°46'20"N 81°57'60"W (33.7722900, -81.9665800). It has 4 neighbors: Richmond County, Aiken County, McCormick County and Saluda County.
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Edgefield County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Edgefield County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Edgefield | 4,825 | Town in Edgefield County, South Carolina, United States |
| Johnston | 2,395 | Town in South Carolina, United States |
| Murphys Estates | 1,441 | Census-designated place in Edgefield County, South Carolina |
| Trenton | 200 | Town in South Carolina |
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Official website of Edgefield County
Edgefield County has 4 neighbours.
- Richmond County county in Georgia, United States
- Aiken County county in South Carolina, United States
- McCormick County county in South Carolina, United States
- Saluda County county in South Carolina, United States
- Edgefield
Demographics
The population of Edgefield County increased by 0.5% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 26,985 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,891 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,559 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 26,567 | 0.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 26,651 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 26,782 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,626 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,837 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 27,132 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,260 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,120 | -0.52% | estimation process |
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People born in Edgefield County (19)
People born in Edgefield County, including politician Andrew Pickens, politician Abram M. Scott, politician Armistead Burt, .
List
- Pierce Mason Butler (American politician) he was born in 11/04/1798
- Barclay Martin (American politician (1802-1890)) he was born in 17/12/1802
- John Calhoun Sheppard (American politician) he was born in 05/07/1850
- Butler B. Hare (US Congressman from 2nd district 1915–1933 and 3rd district 1939-1947) he was born in 25/11/1875
- Mamie Rearden (American teacher; supercentenarian) she was born in 07/09/1898
- John M. Landrum (American politician (1815-1861)) he was born in 03/07/1815
- Sampson H. Butler (American politician) he was born in 03/01/1803
- Abner Monroe Perrin (Confederate Army general) he was born in 02/02/1827
- Erasmus Burt (Confederate Army officer) he was born in 01/01/1820
- George Bell Timmerman, Sr. (United States federal judge) he was born in 28/03/1881
- John Joel Glanton (American soldier, mercenary, outlaw) he was born in 01/01/1819
- Pinckney Downie Bowles (Confederate Army general) he was born in 17/07/1835
- John Marshall Martin (Confederate States Representative for Florida's 1st District from 1863 to 1864) he was born in 18/03/1832
- Washington H. Timmerman (American politician) he was born in 29/05/1832
- John William Thurmond he was born in 01/05/1862
- Eleanor Gertrude Strom Thurmond she was born in 18/07/1870
South Carolina Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville County | 532,486 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Richland County | 419,051 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Charleston County | 417,981 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Horry County | 365,449 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Spartanburg County | 326,205 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Lexington County | 303,946 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| York County | 289,105 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Berkeley County | 235,987 | County in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Anderson County | 204,353 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Beaufort County | 195,656 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Anderson County Airport | 194,692 | A county-owned airport located in Anderson County, South Carolina. |
| Aiken County | 172,895 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Dorchester County | 165,737 | County in Maryland, United States |
| Charleston | 139,714 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
| Florence County | 137,588 | County in South Carolina, United States |
| Columbia | 132,130 | The most populous city in South Carolina. |
