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Pendleton

South Carolina · 2,966 residents · 4.905 sq mi
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Pendleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,052. Population has declined 13% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $73,300. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,966
−13%since 1990
from 3,401 in 1990
1990 – 2025
605 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 693 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+19%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Pendleton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,052
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,571 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,630
+65%since 1990
from $10,060 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 24.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$418
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $308 in 1990
US average: $602
56.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 54.6% in 1990
44.0% rent
2.6
+26%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.1%(2,315)
Black30.4%(1,033)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(18)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score56.3%(1,913)
2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,893)
Black32.9%(977)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(45)
Asian0.5%(14)
Diversity Score58.8%(1,745)
59
+5%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

28.9%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.0%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−7%since 1990
from 14.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pendleton, South Carolina?

Pendleton, South Carolina has about 2,966 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Pendleton, South Carolina earns about $28,052 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pendleton, South Carolina expensive?

In Pendleton, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $418 a month.

How educated are people in Pendleton, South Carolina?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pendleton, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pendleton, South Carolina?

About 20.8% of people in Pendleton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pendleton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pendleton, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 435 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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

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