Time Zone: Edgefield County lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Edgefield is the Seat for Edgefield County.
Edgefield County was founded in 1785.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Edgefield had a population of 25,752 people. This is an increase of 4.7% since the last Census (which gave a population of 24,595 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Edgefield represented 0.61% of the total population of South Carolina, making it the state's 36th most populous county (out of 46 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 26,985 | +9.72% | +4.79% since 2009 |
2009 | 25,752 | +4.7% | +0.64% since 2008 |
2008 | 25,588 | +4.04% | +0.67% since 2007 |
2007 | 25,417 | +3.34% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 24,595 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Edgefield County Census Page for Edgefield County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Edgefield County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Edgefield County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Edgefield | 4,360 | 4,449 | 2% decrease |
Johnston | 2,337 | 2,336 | |
Trenton | 291 | 226 | 28.76% increase |
Websites for Edgefield County
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