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Pelion

South Carolina · 625 residents (2025 est.) · 3.682 sq mi
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Pelion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,455. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,700. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
985
+78%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
+78%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.6
+36%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:625 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2194727259781K1990201020202024Pelion
2024985
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,455
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,222 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,194
+110%since 2000
from $14,838 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−8%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade29.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$888
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
9.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+34%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(526)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(52)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(845)
Black4.3%(42)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other8.9%(88)
Diversity Score31.8%(313)
Diversity Score
32
+240%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.3%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
+0.4 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%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelion, South Carolina?

Pelion, South Carolina has about 985 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pelion, South Carolina earns about $59,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelion, South Carolina expensive?

In Pelion, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $888 a month.

How educated are people in Pelion, South Carolina?

About 27.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pelion, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelion, South Carolina?

About 12.9% of people in Pelion, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelion, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelion, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 682 residents, a change of about 225 percent over that period.

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