Pendleton is a town located in Anderson County South Carolina. Pendleton has a 2024 population of 3,709. Pendleton is currently growing at a rate of 1.42% annually and its population has increased by 6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,499 in 2020.
The average household income in Pendleton is $86,898 with a poverty rate of 20.38%. The median age in Pendleton is 40.7 years: 41.9 years for males, and 37.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pendleton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,726 | 77.93% |
| Black or African American | 480 | 13.72% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 6.23% |
| Asian | 47 | 1.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,851 | 1.89 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 1,005 | 1.35 | 38 | 62 |
| Married | 692 | 2.5 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 129 | 2.76 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Male | 25 | 2.04 | 52 | 48 |
2.49
Average Family Size
1.89
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 166 | 6.66% |
| Associates Degree | 274 | 10.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 948 | 38.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 446 | 17.89% |
| High School Graduate | 282 | 11.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 342 | 13.72% |
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 | 2,021 | 1,933 | 1,170 |
| Black | 349 | 239 | 133 |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 61 | 53 |
| Asian | 32 | 32 | 32 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,592 | $98,996 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,688 | $60,938 | $85,370 |
| High School Graduate | $26,838 | $24,715 | $40,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $15,871 |
| Overall | $52,500 | $52,944 | $41,518 |
| Some College | $36,979 | $36,771 | $0 |
$52,500
Average Earnings
$52,944
Average Male
$41,518
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.73% of Pendleton residents speak only English, while 5.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,726 | 349 | 12.8% |
| Black | 480 | 230 | 47.92% |
| Multiple | 218 | 98 | 44.95% |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Asian | 47 | 15 | 31.91% |
20.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.06%
Male Poverty Rate
24.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pendleton is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pendleton is White, with 12.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.7% |
| Some College | 22.56% |
| High School | 8.51% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 16.14% |
| Male Employed | 12.13% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,708 | $129,476 |
| Households | $63,750 | $86,898 |
| Married Families | $98,933 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,949 | $50,242 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
43.1%
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
227
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 133 |
| 55 to 64 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 75+ | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 8.67% |
| Black | 20 | 4.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
50.66%
Born in Pendleton
93.22%
Native Born
6.78%
Foreign Born
4.83%
Non Citizen
1.94%
Naturalized
93.22% of Pendleton residents were born in the United States, with 50.66% having been born in South Carolina. 4.83% 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 | 3,972 | 52 | 1.33% |
| 2028 | 3,920 | 53 | 1.37% |
| 2027 | 3,867 | 53 | 1.39% |
| 2026 | 3,814 | 52 | 1.38% |
| 2025 | 3,762 | 53 | 1.43% |
| 2024 | 3,709 | 52 | 1.42% |
| 2023 | 3,657 | 61 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 3,596 | 48 | 1.35% |
| 2021 | 3,548 | 49 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 3,499 | 219 | 6.68% |
| 2019 | 3,280 | 36 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 3,244 | 33 | 1.03% |
| 2017 | 3,211 | 42 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 3,169 | 37 | 1.18% |
| 2015 | 3,132 | 31 | 1% |
| 2014 | 3,101 | 29 | 0.94% |
| 2013 | 3,072 | 20 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 3,052 | 10 | 0.33% |
| 2011 | 3,042 | 18 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 3,024 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,966 | -348 | -10.5% |
| 1990 | 3,314 | 160 | 5.07% |
| 1980 | 3,154 | 539 | 20.61% |
| 1970 | 2,615 | -99 | -3.65% |
| 1960 | 2,714 | -1,258 | -31.67% |