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Pelzer

South Carolina · 1,344 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 $46,977. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,247 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,900. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,344
+1286%since 2000
from 97 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,470 / sq mi
+1286%since 2000
from 106 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
04729451K2K1990201020202024Pelzer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,977
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,894
−8%since 2000
from $21,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.0%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,148)
Black2.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino6%(80)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0.5%(7)
Diversity Score23.7%(319)
Diversity Score
24
+792%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+84%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.8%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelzer, South Carolina?

Pelzer, South Carolina has about 1,344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pelzer, South Carolina earns about $46,977 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 $115,900, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Pelzer, South Carolina?

About 23.0% 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 21.8% 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 1,257 residents, a change of about 1445 percent over that period.

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

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