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Pelion

South Carolina · 674 residents · 3.682 sq mi
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Pelion has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,000. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $135,700. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
674
+22%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
183 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2194727259781K1990201020202024Pelion
2024985
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,222 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,951
+48%since 2000
from $14,838 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$485
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(621)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(38)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other2.5%(17)
Diversity Score22.6%(152)
Diversity Score
23
+142%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+47%since 2000
from 22.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelion, South Carolina?

Pelion, South Carolina has about 674 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pelion, South Carolina earns about $56,000 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 $135,700, and the typical rent is about $485 a month.

How educated are people in Pelion, South Carolina?

About 20.8% 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 8.7% 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 371 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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

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