West Pelzer town, South Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Pelzer town is a small community located in South Carolina. The total population is 1,276. It ranks as the 238th most populous out of 475 cities and towns in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Pelzer town is 33.5 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Pelzer town is $53,125. This is 20% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 32% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 10.0%. This is 102% higher than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $125,700. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $236,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, West Pelzer town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 52.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

West Pelzer town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 25.1%.

Education

18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 81.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Pelzer 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.