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West Pelzer

South Carolina · 962 residents · 0.602 sq mi
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West Pelzer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $102,900. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
962
+9%since 2000
from 879 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,598 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,460 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7048721K1K1K1990201020202024West Pelzer
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,667
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,112
+2%since 2000
from $14,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
43.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(833)
Black3.8%(33)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(7)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(101)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(794)
Black5.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino7%(67)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.8%(17)
Diversity Score33.8%(325)
Diversity Score
34
+193%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−47.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Pelzer, South Carolina?

West Pelzer, South Carolina has about 962 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Pelzer, South Carolina earns about $37,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Pelzer, South Carolina expensive?

In West Pelzer, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $102,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in West Pelzer, South Carolina?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Pelzer, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Pelzer, South Carolina?

About 27.9% of people in West Pelzer, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Pelzer, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, West Pelzer, South Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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