Pacolet town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pacolet town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 2,164. It ranks as the 189th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pacolet town is 42.8 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pacolet town is $46,120. This is 31% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.8%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $94,100. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Pacolet town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pacolet town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pacolet town, South Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in South Carolina. For official data, visit data.census.gov.