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Pendleton

South Carolina · 3,489 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 $37,500. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,200. The poverty rate of 27.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,489
+18%since 2000
from 2,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
711 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 605 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
−3%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Pendleton
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,234
+94%since 2000
from $16,630 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$734
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
42.7% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(2,323)
Black20.4%(713)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(132)
Asian2.3%(81)
Other4.7%(163)
Diversity Score61.1%(2,131)
Diversity Score
61
+4%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−75.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pendleton, South Carolina?

Pendleton, South Carolina has about 3,489 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pendleton, South Carolina earns about $37,500 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 $149,200, and the typical rent is about $734 a month.

How educated are people in Pendleton, South Carolina?

About 46.9% 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 27.4% of people in Pendleton, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pendleton, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Pendleton, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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