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Edgefield, South Carolina, in Edgefield county, is 22 miles N of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 117 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Augusta - Aiken metropolitan area. Edgefield contains a population of approximately 4,449.
In Edgefield, about 21% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Edgefield, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.
Approximately 61% of Edgefield is non-white. The town offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.
Unlike most towns, Edgefield has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Edgefield had a median family income of $30,721. In Edgefield, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Edgefield favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,725. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Edgefield has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The town, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Edgefield tend toward the low side for South Carolina.
In Edgefield, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the town, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Edgefield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Edgefield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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