Pelzer is a town located in Anderson County South Carolina. Pelzer has a 2024 population of 1,422. Pelzer is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 5.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,345 in 2020.
The average household income in Pelzer is $49,031 with a poverty rate of 25.92%. The median age in Pelzer is 40 years: 31.5 years for males, and 48.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pelzer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 87.77% |
| Two or more races | 132 | 8.41% |
| Other race | 41 | 2.61% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.76% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.45% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 733 | 2.14 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Non Family | 388 | 1.09 | 87.4 | 12.6 |
| Married | 247 | 3.51 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 83 | 2.77 | 33.7 | 66.3 |
| Male | 15 | 3.33 | 40 | 60 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
72.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 15.98% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 5.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 3.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 221 | 21.27% |
| High School Graduate | 360 | 34.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64 | 6.16% |
| Some College | 132 | 12.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 954 | 737 | 242 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 48 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 40 | 16 |
| Other Race | 13 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 12 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 76.92%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $39,688 | $43,958 | $36,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,903 | $22,292 | $10,938 |
| Overall | $36,389 | $39,737 | $32,333 |
| Some College | $37,679 | $46,042 | $31,538 |
$36,389
Average Earnings
$39,737
Average Male
$32,333
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.7% of Pelzer residents speak only English, while 8.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,378 | 342 | 24.82% |
| Multiple | 132 | 65 | 49.24% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 62 | 57.94% |
25.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.21%
Male Poverty Rate
21.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pelzer is Hispanic, with 57.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pelzer is White, with 24.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.17% |
| High School | 23.33% |
| Some College | 6.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.21% |
| Female Employed | 13.33% |
| Male Employed | 5.13% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,281 | $49,496 |
| Households | $54,886 | $49,031 |
| Married Families | $43,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $55,576 | $46,889 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.3%
Male Marriage Rate
39.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
32
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45 | 4.31% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
42.4%
Employment Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.6%
Born in Pelzer
96.75%
Native Born
3.25%
Foreign Born
0.45%
Non Citizen
2.8%
Naturalized
96.75% of Pelzer residents were born in the United States, with 58.6% having been born in South Carolina. 0.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,518 | 19 | 1.27% |
| 2028 | 1,499 | 19 | 1.28% |
| 2027 | 1,480 | 20 | 1.37% |
| 2026 | 1,460 | 19 | 1.32% |
| 2025 | 1,441 | 19 | 1.34% |
| 2024 | 1,422 | 19 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 1,403 | 25 | 1.81% |
| 2022 | 1,378 | 16 | 1.17% |
| 2021 | 1,362 | 17 | 1.26% |
| 2020 | 1,345 | -54 | -3.86% |
| 2019 | 1,399 | 14 | 1.01% |
| 2018 | 1,385 | 14 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 1,371 | 19 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 1,352 | 14 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 1,338 | 13 | 0.98% |
| 2014 | 1,325 | 14 | 1.07% |
| 2013 | 1,311 | 8 | 0.61% |
| 2012 | 1,303 | 4 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 1,299 | 7 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 1,292 | 0 | 0% |