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 $47,382 with a poverty rate of 25.68%. The median age in Pelzer is 43.9 years: 31.8 years for males, and 51.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pelzer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,316 | 88.92% |
| Two or more races | 127 | 8.58% |
| Other race | 32 | 2.16% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.34% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 703 | 2.11 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Non Family | 374 | 1.08 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Married | 232 | 3.5 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 97 | 2.72 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
73.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 148 | 14.65% |
| Associates Degree | 57 | 5.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 33 | 3.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 202 | 20% |
| High School Graduate | 395 | 39.11% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52 | 5.15% |
| Some College | 123 | 12.18% |
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 | 942 | 746 | 219 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 49 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 38 | 16 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,625 | $0 | $34,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,929 | $40,000 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,341 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,348 | $43,056 | $30,000 |
| Some College | $34,250 | $52,625 | $29,423 |
$34,348
Average Earnings
$43,056
Average Male
$30,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.75% of Pelzer residents speak only English, while 7.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,316 | 323 | 24.54% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 57 | 64.04% |
| Multiple | 127 | 57 | 44.88% |
25.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.83%
Male Poverty Rate
20.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pelzer is Hispanic, with 64.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pelzer is White, with 24.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45% |
| High School | 26.84% |
| Some College | 13.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 56.52% |
| Female Employed | 4.76% |
| Male Employed | 3.92% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,958 | $51,047 |
| Households | $51,193 | $47,382 |
| Married Families | $42,344 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,029 | $43,673 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
72
Number of Veterans
39
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 6.07% |
| Black | 5 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.6%
Labor Force Participation
38.2%
Employment Rate
12.4%
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
57.09%
Born in Pelzer
97.36%
Native Born
2.64%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
2.3%
Naturalized
97.36% of Pelzer residents were born in the United States, with 57.09% having been born in South Carolina. 0.34% 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% |