Town · South Carolina
Pelzer, South Carolina
Pelzer, town, in Anderson County, South Carolina. Pelzer had 1,434 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,344 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,722 (±473). GEOID 4555465.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,434
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,344 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,722 ±473
Median household income
$58,134
±$11,843 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$178,100
±$30,993 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,029
±$228 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Pelzer and what county is it in?
Pelzer is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 1,318 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pelzer is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pelzer, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,434 people lived in Pelzer on July 1, 2025, up 6.8% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,344 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,722 (±473).
| Measure | Pelzer | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,722 ±473 | 210,478 | no clear change |
| Households | 762 ±311 | 83,904 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.55 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 828 ±310 | 92,319 | no clear change |
Pelzer's population since 2000
From 97 in 2000 to 1,434 in 2025: up 1,378.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pelzer as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Pelzer?
The median resident of Pelzer is 37.1 years old. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.0%. 5.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Pelzer | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±10.8 | 40.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.6% ±7.5 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±14.7 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 44.7% ±9.7 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.0% ±8.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.9% ±8.9 pts | 75.1% | −10.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 13.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.8 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.9% ±3.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.8% ±8.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±2.7 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 27.1% ±13.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.9% ±4.8 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.6% ±9.4 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±20.8 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.0% ±22.0 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.9% ±8.6 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Pelzer earn?
Half of Pelzer's 762 households earn less than $58,134 a year (±$11,843), against $66,651 in Anderson County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $49,228 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pelzer | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,134 ±$11,843 | $66,651 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,616 ±$6,268 | $89,043 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,946 ±$7,089 | $35,910 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 26.9% ±13.0 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.1% ±21.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9% ±7.7 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.0% ±1.7 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 70.6% ±29.5 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Pelzer?
Owners occupy 76.2% of Pelzer's occupied homes and renters 23.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $178,100 by its owner (±$30,993). The median renter pays $1,029 a month including utilities, and 43.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pelzer | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $178,100 ±$30,993 | $231,900 | +$94,044 |
| Median gross rent | $1,029 ±$228 | $989 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.9% ±19.8 pts | 38.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,115 ±$145 | $1,389 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.2% ±10.8 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 23.8% ±10.8 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 828 ±310 | 92,319 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5% ±3.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 92.0% ±4.9 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5% ±4.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.6% ±1.2 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 59.1% ±15.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.9% ±3.0 pts | 5.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Pelzer work and get to work?
78.2% of Pelzer's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Pelzer | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.9% ±13.8 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±3.7 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.2% ±6.8 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.4% ±6.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2% ±3.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.9 min ±4.0 | 26.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Pelzer?
No census tract lies mostly in Pelzer; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 103Anderson County | 4,495 | $54,519 |
| Tract 104.04Anderson County | 2,922 | $59,776 |
| Tract 104.03Anderson County | 2,809 | $62,778 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Pelzer) · Census block assignment files
How does Pelzer compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pelzer is the 8,893rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 136th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Pelzer ranks 107th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 136th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 54th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 79th | 261 |
| Median household income | 107th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 194th | 259 |
| Median home value | 144th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 115th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 66th | 214 |
| Median age | 157th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 82nd | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 44th | 261 |
Pelzer's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Pelzer with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Pelzer?
21 of the 57 figures for Pelzer on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Pelzer are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Pelzer.