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West Pelzer

County:
Anderson County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.602

West Pelzer is a town located in Anderson County, South Carolina. West Pelzer has a 2026 population of 1,055. West Pelzer is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 8.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 971 in 2020.

The median household income in West Pelzer is $53,750 with a poverty rate of 17.78%. The median age in West Pelzer is 31.7 years: 31.2 years for males, and 33.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 86.4 males.

1.1K
Total Population
1,752
Density (mi²)
14 1.34%
Growth

West Pelzer Population

West Pelzer Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,055141.34%
20251,041141.36%
20241,027121.18%
20231,015181.81%
2022997121.22%
2021985141.44%
202097120.21%
201994490.96%
201893560.65%
2017929131.42%
201691690.99%
201590770.78%
201490070.78%
201389370.79%
201288610.11%
201188550.57%
201088000%

Median Age

Overall: 31.7 years
Female: 33.2 years
Male: 31.2 years

West Pelzer Adults

There are 979 adults, (169 of whom are seniors) in West Pelzer.

Sex Ratio

Female: 708 (53.6%)
Male: 612 (46.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Pelzer includes 86.44% White, 3.03% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,14186.44%
Two or more races1209.09%
Black or African American403.03%
Other race191.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races584.39%
Other race191.44%
White70.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,13485.91%
Two or more races624.7%
Black or African American403.03%

West Pelzer Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Pelzer 's average per capita income is $40,119. Household income levels show a median of $53,750. The poverty rate stands at 17.78%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$67,885-
Families$62,600$69,762
Households$53,750$68,863
Non Families$35,625$38,018

$40,119

Average Income

$53,750

Median Household Income

17.78%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)