Demographics & People — West Pelzer, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,276 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,400 |
| Median Age | 31.7 |
| Total Households | 453 |
| Family Households | 367 |
| Average Household Size | 2.82 |
| Diversity Index | 0.1331 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,166 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 283 |
| Other groups | 252 |
| English | 247 |
| Irish | 140 |
| Arab | 131 |
| American | 117 |
| Scotch-Irish | 106 |
| Egyptian | 102 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 79 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 58 |
Language
| English Only | 1,048 |
| Spanish | 58 |
| Population 5+ | 1,225 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 34 |
| Population 18+ | 821 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| 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 West Pelzer, South Carolina.