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Central Pacolet

South Carolina · 216 residents · 0.236 sq mi
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Central Pacolet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,429. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 51 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,000. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
216
−19%since 2000
from 267 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,131 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+9%since 2000
from 42.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1201742292843381990201020202024Central Pacolet
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,429
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,907
+19%since 2000
from $11,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food10.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(201)
Black4.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian1.9%(4)
Other7.5%(16)
Diversity Score29.7%(64)
Diversity Score
30
+95%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.2 min
+57%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Pacolet, South Carolina?

Central Pacolet, South Carolina has about 216 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Central Pacolet, South Carolina earns about $26,429 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 $58,000, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Central Pacolet, South Carolina?

About 0.9% 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 14.2% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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