Edgefield County, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Edgefield County increased by 3,061. In this period, the peak population was 27,607 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 24,546 | - | - |
| 2001 | 24,548 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2002 | 24,705 | 157 | 0.64% |
| 2003 | 25,026 | 321 | 1.30% |
| 2004 | 25,321 | 295 | 1.18% |
| 2005 | 25,570 | 249 | 0.98% |
| 2006 | 25,381 | -189 | -0.74% |
| 2007 | 25,627 | 246 | 0.97% |
| 2008 | 25,784 | 157 | 0.61% |
| 2009 | 25,916 | 132 | 0.51% |
| 2010 | 26,965 | 1,049 | 4.05% |
| 2011 | 26,894 | -71 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 26,563 | -331 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 26,573 | 10 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 26,655 | 82 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 26,789 | 134 | 0.50% |
| 2016 | 26,637 | -152 | -0.57% |
| 2017 | 26,846 | 209 | 0.78% |
| 2018 | 27,151 | 305 | 1.14% |
| 2019 | 27,349 | 198 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 25,671 | -1,678 | -6.14% |
| 2021 | 26,274 | 603 | 2.35% |
| 2022 | 26,959 | 685 | 2.61% |
| 2023 | 27,607 | 648 | 2.40% |
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Edgefield County, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Edgefield County's population increased by 2,419 (9.85%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Edgefield County's population decreased by 1,294 (4.80%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Edgefield County's population increased by 1,936 (7.54%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Edgefield County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 27,607.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Edgefield County's population peaked in year 2023 at 27,607.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Edgefield County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 24,546.
Edgefield County, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Edgefield County grew year by year for 18 years and declined for 5 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Edgefield County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.54% per year. Overall the population grew 12.47% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Edgefield County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.54% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Edgefield County population grew the most, with an increase of 1,049 people (a 4.05% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Edgefield County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 1,678 people (a 6.14% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Edgefield County, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Edgefield County's population increased by 1,333 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 685 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 648 (2.40%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Edgefield County, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Edgefield County increased by 1,034 (3.89%). The population was highest at 27,607 in the year 2023 and lowest at 25,671 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.41%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)