Central Pacolet, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 206, Central Pacolet's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Central Pacolet is a small community located in South Carolina, within Spartanburg County. The total population is 206. It ranks as the 407th most populous out of 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Central Pacolet is 48.6 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 13.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Central Pacolet is $28,500. This is 59% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 65% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.7%. This is 97% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Central Pacolet, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $112,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 47.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Central Pacolet has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.6% vs 61.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 7.4%.

Education

4.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 70.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Central Pacolet, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 474 Census-designated places in South Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.