Wedgefield
Census-designated place in Sumter County, South Carolina
Wedgefield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sumter County, South Carolina, with 1,507 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cane Savannah, 4.3 miles E.
- 1,507residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 22.0 km²
- 177 / sq mipopulation density
- 29168ZIP code
About Wedgefield
Wedgefield is an unincorporated community and census designated place (CDP) in the High Hills of Santee area in western Sumter County, South Carolina, United States. Wedgefield is also a Census Designated Place (CDP). Wedgefield was so named because its location was likened to a "wedge" into the High Hills of Santee. In the 18th and 19th centuries it was the location of many plantations, notably those of the Singleton family, which produced First Lady of the United States, Angelica Singleton Van Buren. Today the plantations are gone except for their cemeteries and Wedgefield is today noted as the location of a state park, a state forest and other recreational places. When the railroad came through in the 19th century, the commercial center of Wedgefield developed at the intersection of the railroad, Kings Highway (South Carolina Highway 261) and Wedgefield Road (South Carolina Highway 763). It has its own post office with the Zip Code of 29168.
Wedgefield had a population of 3,376 in 2000 on a Zip Code-based estimate. Housing units were 1,343. Land area is 71.9 square miles (186 km2) while water area is 0.33 square miles.
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Living in Wedgefield
- Median household income
- $44,410
- Median home value
- $26,500
- Median rent
- $1,094/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Wedgefield had 1,507 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,507 |
|---|---|
| Density | 177 per sq mi (68 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wedgefield at a glance
| State | South Carolina (SC) |
|---|---|
| County | Sumter County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,507 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.50 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8800° N, 80.5149° W |
| ZIP code | 29168 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4575445 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wedgefield
- Cane Savannah4.3 mi E
- Cherryvale5.8 mi NE
- Stateburg6.6 mi N
- Oakland7.6 mi N
- Sumter8.0 mi NE
- Privateer8.3 mi SE
- Lakewood10.0 mi E
- South Sumter10.2 mi E
- Pinewood10.2 mi S
- Eastover10.3 mi W
- Dalzell10.8 mi NE
- Mulberry12.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Wedgefield
What county is Wedgefield in?
Wedgefield is in Sumter County, South Carolina.
What is the population of Wedgefield, SC?
1,507 people lived in Wedgefield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wedgefield, SC?
The ZIP code of Wedgefield is 29168.
What is the elevation of Wedgefield?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wedgefield?
Cane Savannah (4.3 mi), Cherryvale (5.8 mi), Stateburg (6.6 mi), Oakland (7.6 mi), Sumter (8.0 mi).
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