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Pelzer

South Carolina · 89 residents · 0.914 sq mi
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Pelzer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,375. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $82,500. With a median age of 43.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−8%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
97 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.5
+16%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
04729451K2K1990201020202024Pelzer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,375
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,131
−6%since 2000
from $21,518 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade31.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information31.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.6%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+74%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(82)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(12)
Diversity Score
14
+414%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% 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%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% 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
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−65.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelzer, South Carolina?

Pelzer, South Carolina has about 89 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pelzer, South Carolina earns about $29,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelzer, South Carolina expensive?

In Pelzer, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $82,500.

How educated are people in Pelzer, South Carolina?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Pelzer, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelzer, South Carolina?

About 0.0% of people in Pelzer, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelzer, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelzer, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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