Edisto Beach, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Beaufort County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
987
Population
463/sq mi density
$81,250
Median Income
$78,439 per capita
$610,500
Home Value
$714,747 Zillow
$1,170
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.4 / 5.0
$610,500 home value, $1,170/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
987
Census 2023
Population Density
463
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.5 km²)
Median Age
64.6 yrs
66% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.4% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.2% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.7% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
97.4%
Black
0.2%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
0.7%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 2.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
96.4%
Spanish
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
10.8%
80% above US avg (6%)
Disability
18.3%
41% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
95.2%
4% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
4.8%
44% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.478
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 987 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 463 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 64.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.4% |
| Female | 52.6% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% |
Language
| English Only | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.6% |
| Veterans | 10.8% |
| Disability | 18.3% |
| Health Insurance | 95.2% |
| Uninsured | 4.8% |
| Broadband Access | 95.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.478 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |