Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC

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2022 Population

124,054

20.1% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

42.3

0% 1-year change

2022 Poverty Rate

17.3%

1.76% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$50,692

11.7% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$142,700

18.9% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

53,992

32.9% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC had a population of 124k people with a median age of 42.3 and a median household income of $50,692. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC grew from 103,296 to 124,054, a 20.1% increase and its median household income grew from $45,400 to $50,692, a 11.7% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (57.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (31.3%), White (Hispanic) (2.97%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.61%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.28%).

6.8% of the households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.2% of the residents in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are Piedmont Technical College (1,653 degrees awarded in 2022), Lander University (672 degrees), and Charzanne Beauty College (24 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was $142,700, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC borders Northeast Georgia Regional Commission (East) PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (West & Outside Richmond & Columbia) PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission (East Central)--Columbia County PUMA, GA, Central Savannah River Area Regional Commission--Richmond County (Northeast)--Augusta PUMA, GA, Laurens, Newberry & Union Counties PUMA, SC, Abbeville & Anderson (South) Counties--Belton City PUMA, SC, Aiken County--Aiken & North Augusta Cities PUMA, SC, Lexington (North and East) County--Irmo (West) & West Columbia Cities PUMA, SC, and Lexington (South & West) County and Cayce PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC is home to a population of 124k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.91% of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (4.85k people).

In 2022, there were 1.85 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (71.7k people) in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 38.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.69k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are Spanish (7,025 households), Other Indo-European Languages (207 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (91 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,498

Women

51.3%

64,115

Men

48.7%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 131,613 inhabitants, with 48.7% men, and 51.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

98.3%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 97.2% of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
71.7k ± 279
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
38.9k ± 468
White (Hispanic)
3.69k ± 709

7.61%

Hispanic Population

9.44k people

7.61% of the people in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are hispanic (9.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,382 ± 908 people
India
400 ± 490 people
Colombia
314 ± 435 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was Mexico, the natal country of 1,382 Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC residents, followed by India with 400 and Colombia with 314.

Foreign-Born Population

3.91%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.85k people

2.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

3k people

As of 2022, 3.91% of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC residents (4.85k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was 2.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
7,025 households (5.96%)
Other Indo-European Languages
207 households (0.176%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
91 households (0.0772%)

6.8% of the households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was Spanish. 5.96% of the households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,480 ± 327
Gulf War (2001-)
1,655 ± 366
Gulf War (1990s)
963 ± 181

Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC employs 54k people. The largest industries in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are Restaurants & Food Services (4,109 people), Construction (3,331 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,127 people), and the highest paying industries are Architectural, engineering & related services ($167,129), Banking & related activities ($166,816), and Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($160,406).

Males in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,586

Women

50.1%

20,539

Men

49.9%

The workforce of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC in 2020 was 41,125 people, with 50.1% woman, and 49.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

54k

2022 Value

32.9%

1 Year growth

± 32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 32.9%, from 40.6k employees to 54k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, are Miscellaneous production workers, including semiconductor processors (2,341 people), Registered nurses (1,815 people), and Cashiers (1,752 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

54k

2022 Value

32.9%

1 Year growth

± 32.9%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 32.9%, from 40.6k employees to 54k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,109 people), Construction (3,331 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,127 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,159

Median earning men ± $2,137

$33,503

Median earning women ± $1,787

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,606), Public Administration ($64,021), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,224).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($47,041), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,147), and Construction ($41,970).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.94%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 4.87M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.94% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC awarded 2,349 degrees. The student population of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,983 male students and 6,542 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are White (1,562 and 66.8%), followed by Black or African American (621 and 26.5%), Two or More Races (84 and 3.59%), and Unknown (25 and 1.07%).

The largest universities in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC by number of degrees awarded are Piedmont Technical College (1,653 and 70.4%), Lander University (672 and 28.6%), and Charzanne Beauty College (24 and 1.02%).

The most popular majors in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (272 and 11.6%), General Business Administration & Management (185 and 7.88%), and Registered Nursing (177 and 7.54%).

The median tuition cost in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC for a public four year colleges is $10,700 for in-state students and $20,300 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,525 (31.3% men and 68.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,525 students enrolled in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, 31.3% men and 68.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,550 records, of which 65.1% were women and 34.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business
85 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
128 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
101 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was General Business with 85 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Piedmont Technical College
1,653 degrees awarded
Lander University
672 degrees awarded
Charzanne Beauty College
24 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Piedmont Technical College with 1,653 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 814 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC, which is 0.53 times less than the 1,535 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,562 degrees mean that there were 2.52 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 621 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($10,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 0.725% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.39% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (33.8k), Some college (22.1k), and Secondary Education (16.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was $142,700 in 2022, which is 0.506 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $120,000 to $142,700, a 18.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC is 70.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC is $50,692. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC with a value of $111,579, followed by Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $110,978 and $94,075.

Housing

Property

$142,700

Median Property Value 2022

±$6,443

$34,090

Median Property Taxes

±$1,206

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2022

68.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 70.5% of the housing units in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was York County (North & East)--Fort Mill Town PUMA, SC with a value of $111,579, followed by Charleston (Northeast) County--Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC and Greenville (South & East)--Outside Greenville & Greer (South) Cities PUMA, SC, with respective values of $110,978 and $94,075.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,692

Median Household Income

± $1,758

48.4k

Number of Households

± 1,738

In 2022, the median household income of the 48.4k households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC grew to $50,692 from the previous year's value of $45,400.

The following chart displays the households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.432

2022 Wage GINI in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC

0.42

2021 Wage GINI in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC

In 2022, the income inequality in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.96% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (83.7%)
Carpooled (9.19%)
Worked At Home (3.78%)

In 2022, 83.7% of workers in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.19%) and those who worked at home (3.78%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.45% of the workforce in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC (20.4k out of 118k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.2% of the population of Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 42.2% on employee plans, 19% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1481 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1696 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 488 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,481 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,481 patients per year. This represents a 0.269% decrease from the previous year (1,485 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.77%

Uninsured

42.2%

Employer Coverage

19%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC grew by 6.83% from 9.15% to 9.77%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Edgefield, Greenwood, McCormick & Saluda Counties PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.