West Pelzer, South Carolina Population 2024

1,015

West Pelzer is a city located in Anderson County South Carolina. West Pelzer has a 2024 population of 1,015. West Pelzer is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 5.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 965 in 2020.

The average household income in West Pelzer is $58,338 with a poverty rate of 21.27%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in West Pelzer is 34.1 years, 38.5 years for males, and 33.3 years for females.

West Pelzer Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Pelzer was:

  • White: 88.57%
  • Other race: 4.5%
  • Two or more races: 3.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.03%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Asian: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
0.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,965.10/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
5.18% (50)
The current population of West Pelzer, South Carolina is 1,015 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 965.

West Pelzer, South Carolina Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,02388.57%
Other race524.5%
Two or more races453.9%
Black or African American353.03%
Native American00%
Asian00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

White

Other race

Two or more races

Black or African American

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

West Pelzer Population by Race

West Pelzer Population Pyramid 2024

West Pelzer Median Age

34.1

Total

38.5

Male

33.3

Female

West Pelzer Adults

There are 821 adults, (141 of whom are seniors) in West Pelzer.

West Pelzer Age Dependency

69.9

Age Dependency Ratio

20.7

Old Age Dependency Ratio

49.1

Child Dependency Ratio

West Pelzer Sex Ratio

Female60552.38%
Male55047.62%

West Pelzer Population by Age

West Pelzer Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All4162.7854.345.7
Married1933.0257.542.5
Non Family1211.151.248.8
Female704.8752.947.1
Male323.095050

3.18

Average Family Size

2.78

Average Household Size

54.3%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

West Pelzer Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

West Pelzer Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

West Pelzer Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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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%.

West Pelzer Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$35,170

Average Earnings

$35,214

Average Male

$33,750

Average Female

West Pelzer Earnings by Educational Attainment

West Pelzer Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

West Pelzer Language

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.

West Pelzer Language

West Pelzer Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,01423322.98%
Black351234.29%

21.27%

Overall Poverty Rate

20.48%

Male Poverty Rate

21.98%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Pelzer

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%.

West Pelzer Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Bachelors or Greater35.16%
Some College19.16%
Less Than 9th Grade18.01%
High School17.25%

West Pelzer Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Employed17.23%
Female Employed5.49%
Male Unemployed0%
Female Unemployed0%

West Pelzer Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

West Pelzer Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

West Pelzer Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

47.4%

Overall Marriage Rate

49.4%

Male Marriage Rate

45.4%

Female Marriage Rate

West Pelzer Married by Age and Sex

male

female

West Pelzer Marriage

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.

West Pelzer Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

West Pelzer Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

34

Number of Veterans

34

Male Veterans

0

Female Veterans

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West Pelzer Veterans by War

count

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West Pelzer Veterans by Age

count

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West Pelzer Veterans by Race

West Pelzer Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

0%

Veteran Poverty Rate

35.29%

Veteran Disability Rate

West Pelzer Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

62.3%

Labor Force Participation

60.4%

Employment Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

West Pelzer Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

West Pelzer Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

West Pelzer Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

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

Place of Birth

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.

West Pelzer Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20291,077121.13%
20281,065131.24%
20271,052121.15%
20261,040131.27%
20251,027121.18%
20241,015131.3%
20231,002121.21%
2022990111.12%
2021979141.45%
2020965212.22%
201994490.96%
201893560.65%
2017929131.42%
201691690.99%
201590770.78%
201490070.78%
201389370.79%
201288610.11%
201188550.57%
201088000%

West Pelzer Population by Year