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Pendleton

South Carolina · 2,964 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 $25,669. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,200. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,964
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
604 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.4
+8%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Pendleton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,669
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,052 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,631
Unchangedsince 2000
from $16,630 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$106,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$451
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
15.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+58%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(1,893)
Black32.9%(977)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(45)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.8%(1,745)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(2,112)
Black23.1%(684)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(47)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other9.4%(277)
Diversity Score62.1%(1,841)
Diversity Score
62
+6%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
8.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pendleton, South Carolina?

Pendleton, South Carolina has about 2,964 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pendleton, South Carolina earns about $25,669 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 $106,200, and the typical rent is about $451 a month.

How educated are people in Pendleton, South Carolina?

About 34.5% 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 37.3% 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 437 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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