West Pelzer is a town located in Anderson County South Carolina. West Pelzer has a 2024 population of 1,020. West Pelzer is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has increased by 5.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 964 in 2020.
The average household income in West Pelzer is $58,338 with a poverty rate of 21.27%. The median age in West Pelzer is 34.1 years: 38.5 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Pelzer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,023 | 88.57% |
| Other race | 52 | 4.5% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 3.9% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 3.03% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 416 | 2.78 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Married | 193 | 3.02 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Non Family | 121 | 1.1 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Female | 70 | 4.87 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 32 | 3.09 | 50 | 50 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.78
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 | 112 | 15.14% |
| Associates Degree | 38 | 5.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 15.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 1.62% |
| High School Graduate | 284 | 38.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49 | 6.62% |
| Some College | 129 | 17.43% |
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 | 633 | 492 | 105 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 54 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 43 | 23 |
| Black | 35 | 26 | 0 |
| Other Race | 29 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 53.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $45,885 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,083 | $41,667 | $20,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,273 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,170 | $35,214 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $27,614 | $24,052 | $35,250 |
$35,170
Average Earnings
$35,214
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.75% of West Pelzer residents speak only English, while 19.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 11.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,014 | 233 | 22.98% |
| Black | 35 | 12 | 34.29% |
21.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.48%
Male Poverty Rate
21.98%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Pelzer is Black, with 34.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Pelzer is White, with 22.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 35.16% |
| Some College | 19.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.01% |
| High School | 17.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.23% |
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,661 | $59,467 |
| Households | $43,214 | $58,338 |
| Married Families | $50,313 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,639 | $26,465 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
34
Number of Veterans
34
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.3%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
68.05%
Born in West Pelzer
84.07%
Native Born
15.93%
Foreign Born
12.9%
Non Citizen
3.03%
Naturalized
84.07% of West Pelzer residents were born in the United States, with 68.05% having been born in South Carolina. 12.9% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,090 | 14 | 1.3% |
| 2028 | 1,076 | 14 | 1.32% |
| 2027 | 1,062 | 14 | 1.34% |
| 2026 | 1,048 | 14 | 1.35% |
| 2025 | 1,034 | 14 | 1.37% |
| 2024 | 1,020 | 14 | 1.39% |
| 2023 | 1,006 | 16 | 1.62% |
| 2022 | 990 | 12 | 1.23% |
| 2021 | 978 | 14 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 964 | 20 | 2.12% |
| 2019 | 944 | 9 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 935 | 6 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 929 | 13 | 1.42% |
| 2016 | 916 | 9 | 0.99% |
| 2015 | 907 | 7 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 900 | 7 | 0.78% |
| 2013 | 893 | 7 | 0.79% |
| 2012 | 886 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2011 | 885 | 5 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 880 | 0 | 0% |