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Pacolet

South Carolina · 2,644 residents (2025 est.) · 5.779 sq mi
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Pacolet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,359. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,419
−10%since 2000
from 2,690 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
419 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 465 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.3
+4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,644 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pacolet
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,359
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,494 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,090
+49%since 2000
from $16,856 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−1%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $394 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(1,908)
Black26.2%(704)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.8%(1,393)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(1,939)
Black14.4%(348)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(6)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other4.3%(104)
Diversity Score41.9%(1,013)
Diversity Score
42
−19%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+56%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.7%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 58.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pacolet, South Carolina?

Pacolet, South Carolina has about 2,419 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pacolet, South Carolina earns about $42,359 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pacolet, South Carolina expensive?

In Pacolet, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $89,600, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in Pacolet, South Carolina?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Pacolet, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pacolet, South Carolina?

About 15.0% of people in Pacolet, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pacolet, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pacolet, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 683 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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