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EDGEFIELD
COUNTY
Edgefield
County was formed in 1785, as part of the Old Ninety-Six
District. The county is known for its strong agricultural
existence and is one of the largest state producers
of peaches. The County has an estimated number of
24,595 residents and encompasses a land area of
509 square miles.
ECONOMY
Manufacturers, Services and Government are the
largest employers in Edgefield County, according
to the South Carolina Employment Security Commission.
Employers like Mount Vernon Mills, Milliken & Co,
Beacon Filtration, Delta Apparel Co, VF Playwear
and the Edgefield County School district employ
a large percentage of the workforce.
The per capita income for the area in 1999 was $19,751;
the 1997 median household income was $29,031. The
average unemployment rate for 2001 was 4.1%.
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The
Per Capita Income For The Area
In 1999 was $19,751.
The 1997 Median Household
Income was $29,031.
The
Unemployment Rate
For January 2002 was 4.4%.
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SHOPPING
AND RETAIL ACTIVITY
According to Sales and Marketing Management
magazine’s 2001 Survey of Buying Power, total
retail sales in Edgefield County’s shopping
centers averaged $116 million, with a total effective
buying income of $311 million.
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