Town · South Carolina
Pendleton, South Carolina
Pendleton, town, in Anderson County, South Carolina. Pendleton had 3,739 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,489 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,594 (±20). GEOID 4555645.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,739
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,489 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,594 ±20
Median household income
$61,901
±$14,102 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$250,500
±$33,801 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,034
±$153 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Pendleton and what county is it in?
Pendleton is a town in Anderson County, South Carolina. It covers 4.9 square miles of land, 711 residents per square mile in 2020.
Pendleton is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson County | 3,489 | 100.0% |
| Pickens County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Pendleton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,739 people lived in Pendleton on July 1, 2025, up 7.1% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 3,489 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,594 (±20).
| Measure | Pendleton | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,594 ±20 | 210,478 | +377 |
| Households | 1,889 ±147 | 83,904 | +385 |
| Average household size | 1.90 ±0.15 | 2.47 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,041 ±190 | 92,319 | +299 |
Pendleton's population since 2000
From 2,966 in 2000 to 3,739 in 2025: up 26.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
The median resident of Pendleton is 40.4 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.1%.
| Measure | Pendleton | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±8.6 | 40.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.0% ±4.3 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±5.6 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Male | 41.9% ±6.5 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.0% ±6.3 pts | 75.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.1% ±5.6 pts | 13.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±2.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±3.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4% ±3.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3% ±3.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±4.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| With a disability | 18.4% ±6.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2% ±4.7 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.0% ±3.0 pts | 88.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 50.0% ±11.2 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.5% ±5.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±4.8 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.1 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 Pendleton earn?
Half of Pendleton's 1,889 households earn less than $61,901 a year (±$14,102), against $66,651 in Anderson County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $42,015 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Pendleton | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,901 ±$14,102 | $66,651 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,249 ±$36,392 | $89,043 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,500 ±$12,802 | $35,910 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.8% ±6.3 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.7% ±16.1 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.1% ±9.4 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±3.4 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±4.3 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 Pendleton?
Owners occupy 52.7% of Pendleton's occupied homes and renters 47.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $250,500 by its owner (±$33,801). The median renter pays $1,034 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Pendleton | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $250,500 ±$33,801 | $231,900 | +$95,186 |
| Median gross rent | $1,034 ±$153 | $989 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7% ±18.4 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,323 ±$199 | $1,389 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.7% ±10.6 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.3% ±10.6 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 2,041 ±190 | 92,319 | +299 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.9% ±4.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.1% ±6.7 pts | 72.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.5% ±3.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±3.6 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±4.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±7.6 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 Pendleton work and get to work?
80.9% of Pendleton's workers drive alone and 13.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes.
| Measure | Pendleton | Anderson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9% ±6.9 pts | 59.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±2.6 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.9% ±8.7 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.2% ±4.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.0% ±8.5 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±2.5 | 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 Pendleton?
1 census tract lies mostly in Pendleton, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 107.02Anderson County | 4,343 | $71,759 |
| Tract 107.01Anderson County | 2,879 | $72,792 |
| Tract 112.06Pickens County | 4,467 | $78,051 |
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 Pendleton) · Census block assignment files
How does Pendleton compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Pendleton is the 5,693rd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 82nd-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Pendleton ranks 96th 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 | 82nd | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 45th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 180th | 261 |
| Median household income | 96th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 39th | 259 |
| Median home value | 76th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 112th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 96th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24th | 226 |
| Median age | 107th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 197th | 258 |
| Work from home | 50th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 146th | 261 |
Pendleton's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Pendleton 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 Pendleton?
18 of the 57 figures for Pendleton 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 Pendleton 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 Pendleton.