Demographics & People — Pelzer, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,570 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~2,100 |
| Median Age | 37.1 |
| Total Households | 733 |
| Family Households | 345 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1554 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,378 |
| Black or African American | 12 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 107 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 409 |
| American | 394 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 331 |
| Irish | 130 |
| German | 100 |
| English | 99 |
| Italian | 89 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 89 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 55 |
| Hispanic: Spanish | 55 |
Language
| English Only | 1,381 |
| Spanish | 109 |
| Population 5+ | 1,506 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 72 |
| Population 18+ | 1,138 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 29.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Pelzer, South Carolina.