The Town FilesEdgefield County, South Carolina
27,476 people. The median home is worth $202,700 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $73,029.
Towns in Edgefield County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgefield | 2,322 | $122,500 | $39,688 | 40.0 |
| Johnston | 1,997 | $106,600 | $34,412 | 46.9 |
| Murphys Estates | 1,719 | $189,300 | $89,531 | 46.1 |
People and housing
| Edgefield County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $202,700 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $720 | $937 |
| Median household income | $73,029 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.3% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.8% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
6,014 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,678 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 315 storm events in Edgefield County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Edgefield County has been included in 22 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).