West Pelzer, SC

Census Place

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2023 Population
1,276
10.5% 1-year growth
US Senator
Lindsey Graham
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Scott
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
33.5
1.76% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
16.1%
24.3% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$53,125
22.9% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$125,700
8.27% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
568
12% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Pelzer, SC had a population of 1.28k people with a median age of 33.5 and a median household income of $53,125. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Pelzer, SC grew from 1,155 to 1,276, a 10.5% increase and its median household income grew from $43,214 to $53,125, a 22.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Pelzer, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.8%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (3.68%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (2.27%), Other (Hispanic) (1.57%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%).

None of the households in West Pelzer, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.7% of the residents in West Pelzer, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Pelzer, SC was $125,700, and the homeownership rate was 52.3%.

Most people in West Pelzer, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.3 minutes. The average car ownership in West Pelzer, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Pelzer, SC is home to a population of 1.28k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.2% of West Pelzer, SC residents were born outside of the country (156 people).

In 2023, there were 24.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.16k people) in West Pelzer, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 29 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.7%
2023 Citizenship
87.1%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 89.7% of West Pelzer, SC residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Pelzer, SC was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Pelzer, SC
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.16k ± 324
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    47 ± 53
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    29 ± 30
5.88%
Hispanic Population
75 people

In 2023, there were 24.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.16k people) in West Pelzer, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 47 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 29 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

5.88% of the people in West Pelzer, SC are hispanic (75 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Pelzer, SC as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    63,986 ± 6,172 people
  2. India
    20,779 ± 3,532 people
  3. Honduras
    17,281 ± 3,222 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 63,986 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 20,779 and Honduras with 17,281.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.2%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
156 people
15.9%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
184 people

As of 2023, 12.2% of West Pelzer, SC residents (156 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Pelzer, SC was 15.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    10 ± 18
  2. Vietnam
    8 ± 21
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    7 ± 16

West Pelzer, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Pelzer, SC employs 568 people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Pelzer, SC were Retail Trade (119 people), Manufacturing (102 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($95,500), Public Administration ($57,679), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,917).

Employment

Occupations

568
2023 Value
± 135
12%
1 Year growth
± 30.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Pelzer, SC grew at a rate of 12%, from 507 employees to 568 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Pelzer, SC, are Production Occupations (74 people), Sales & Related Occupations (63 people), and Material Moving Occupations (63 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Pelzer, SC.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

568
2023 Value
± 135
12%
1 Year growth
± 30.9%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Pelzer, SC grew at a rate of 12%, from 507 employees to 568 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Pelzer, SC, are Retail Trade (119 people), Manufacturing (102 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Pelzer, SC, though some of these residents may live in West Pelzer, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$36,250
Median earning men ± $11,826
$37,857
Median earning women ± $8,684

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($58,571), Public Administration ($57,679), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($40,156), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,533), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($24,583).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.54%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.922% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.743% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.19M), Some college (897k), and Bachelors Degree (746k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Pelzer, SC was $125,700 in 2023, which is 0.414 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $116,100 to $125,700, a 8.27% increase. The homeownership rate in West Pelzer, SC is 52.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in West Pelzer, SC have an average commute time of 24.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Pelzer, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$125,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$31,673
$237
Median Property Taxes
±$68

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Pelzer, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

52.3%
Homeownership
2023
52.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 52.3% of the housing units in West Pelzer, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 54.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in West Pelzer, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$53,125
Median Household Income
± $15,882
453
Number of Households
± 103

In 2023, the median household income of the 453 households in West Pelzer, SC grew to $53,125 from the previous year's value of $43,214.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Pelzer, SC is from South Carolina.
0.464
2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina
0.464
2022 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2023, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.102% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.6%)
  2. Carpooled (7.92%)
  3. Worked At Home (5.46%)

In 2023, 82.6% of workers in West Pelzer, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.92%) and those who worked at home (5.46%).

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Commute Time

24.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Pelzer, SC have a shorter commute time (24.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in West Pelzer, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Pelzer, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Pelzer, SC have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Pelzer, SC (205 out of 1.27k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Pelzer, SC is White, followed by Black and Native American.

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Health

79.7% of the population of West Pelzer, SC has health coverage, with 37.9% on employee plans, 23% on Medicaid, 9.64% on Medicare, 7.29% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.27% increase from the previous year (1,481 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 462 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.4% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.8% were men and 56.2% were women.

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Uninsured People

20.3%
Uninsured
37.9%
Employer Coverage
23%
Medicaid
9.64%
Medicare
7.29%
Non-Group
1.96%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Pelzer, SC declined by 4.7% from 21.3% to 20.3%.

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