Pelion town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Pelion town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 1,147. It ranks as the 254th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pelion town is 50.0 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pelion town is $61,250. This is 8% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.0%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $148,400. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Pelion town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Pelion town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.4%. The Black or African American population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 25.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.7%.

Education

22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% 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 77.7%. Notably, 17.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pelion 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.