Edgefield County, South Carolina

Edgefield County
Edgefield County
U.S. county
	Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
	South Carolina's location within the U.S.
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Country	United States ;
State	South Carolina
Founded	1785
Seat	Edgefield
Largest city	Edgefield
Area
• Total	507 sq mi (1,310 km2)
• Land	502 sq mi (1,300 km2)
• Water	5.2 sq mi (13 km2)
Population (2020)
• Total	25,657
• Density	51/sq mi (20/km2)
Website	[[1] www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov/%20www.edgefieldcounty.sc.gov]]

Edgefield_County_Courthouse

Edgefield County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2020 census, its population was 25,657. The county seat and largest city is Edgefield. The county was established in 1785.

History[edit | edit source]

Edgefield County was formed in 1785 as part of the Ninety-Six District. It was named for the village of Edgefield, which was established in 1785. The county has a rich history, including its role in the American Revolutionary War and its significance in the Antebellum South.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 507 square miles (1,310 km²), of which 502 square miles (1,300 km²) is land and 5.2 square miles (13 km²) (1.0%) is water.

Adjacent counties[edit | edit source]

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 25,657 people, 9,000 households, and 6,500 families residing in the county. The population density was 51 people per square mile (20/km²).

Government and politics[edit | edit source]

Edgefield County is governed by a council-administrator form of government. The county council consists of five members elected from single-member districts.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Edgefield County is diverse, with agriculture, manufacturing, and services playing significant roles. The county is known for its peach orchards and other agricultural products.

Education[edit | edit source]

Edgefield County is served by the Edgefield County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The county is also home to the Piedmont Technical College Edgefield County Center.