CensusEasy
CITY

Central Pacolet

South Carolina · 246 residents (2025 est.) · 0.236 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Spartanburg metro area
Compare
The short version

Central Pacolet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 61 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 59% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−23%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
873 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+15%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:246 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1201742292843381990201020202024Central Pacolet
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,670
+69%since 2000
from $11,663 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
+5%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−29.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
52.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+18.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+118%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
43
RELATED:See current rent listings in Central Pacolet on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(249)
Black2.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian3.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.3%(41)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(12)
Diversity Score
6
−61%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
42.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.4%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
52.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Central Pacolet

Andersonville
Pop 235
Box Springs
Pop 228
Aucilla
Pop 203
Aldora
Pop 192
Places similar to Central Pacolet
Head to head

Compare Central Pacolet to nearby cities

CENTRAL PACOLET VS
Spartanburg
Income$51,964+82%
Home value$203,700+81%
Population39,978+16151%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENTRAL PACOLET VS
Gaffney
Income$41,089+44%
Home value$137,700+22%
Population12,583+5015%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENTRAL PACOLET VS
Valley Falls
Income$55,661+95%
Home value$256,600+128%
Population8,239+3249%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CENTRAL PACOLET VS
Union
Income$31,914+12%
Home value$109,400−3%
Population8,077+3183%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Pacolet, South Carolina?

Central Pacolet, South Carolina has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Pacolet, South Carolina?

The typical household in Central Pacolet, South Carolina earns about $28,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Pacolet, South Carolina expensive?

In Central Pacolet, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Central Pacolet, South Carolina?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Central Pacolet, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Pacolet, South Carolina?

About 27.7% of people in Central Pacolet, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central Pacolet, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Central Pacolet, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Carolina
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Central Pacolet with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →