Pelion, SC Demographics

A map of Pelion's Population by Race

Pelion, South Carolina has an estimated population of 985, a dramatic increase from the 631 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.8% White, 7.5% Multiracial, 4.3% Black, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.6% Hispanic, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pelion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pelion has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Pelion, that probability was 28.3% in 2020 and 25.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pelion is ranked the 269th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Pelion was ranked the 311th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pelion's White Population

845 residents of Pelion, or 85.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pelion is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pelion ranks 74th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelion's White population has grown by an estimated 59.4%. White residents' share of Pelion's population has increased from 84.0% to 85.8%.

Pelion is more White than neighboring White Knoll (58.3% White), Swansea (44.9% White), and Gaston (69.1% White). Pelion is less White than neighboring Edmund (89% White), and Fairview Crossroads (95% White).

Pelion's Black Population

42 residents of Pelion, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pelion is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Pelion ranks 447th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelion's Black population has grown by an estimated 425.0%. Black residents' share of Pelion's population has increased from 1.3% to 4.3%.

Pelion is more Black than neighboring Fairview Crossroads (0% Black). Pelion is less Black than neighboring Edmund (8.4% Black), White Knoll (27.9% Black), Swansea (46.4% Black), and Gaston (8.6% Black).

Pelion's Asian Population

4 residents of Pelion, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pelion is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Pelion ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelion's Asian population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Pelion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pelion is more Asian than neighboring Edmund (0% Asian), Fairview Crossroads (0% Asian), and Swansea (0% Asian). Pelion is less Asian than neighboring White Knoll (0.8% Asian), and Gaston (0.9% Asian).

Pelion's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Pelion, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pelion is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pelion ranks 75th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelion's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 90.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pelion's population has decreased from 10.0% to 0.6%.

Pelion is more Hispanic than neighboring Edmund (0% Hispanic), and Fairview Crossroads (0% Hispanic). Pelion is less Hispanic than neighboring White Knoll (6.7% Hispanic), Swansea (4.3% Hispanic), and Gaston (12.5% Hispanic).

Pelion's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Pelion, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pelion is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pelion ranks 46th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelion's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pelion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Pelion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edmund (0% Native American/Other), Fairview Crossroads (0% Native American/Other), Swansea (0% Native American/Other), and Gaston (0.3% Native American/Other). Pelion is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Knoll (2% Native American/Other).

Pelion's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Pelion, or 7.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pelion is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pelion ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelion's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 289.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Pelion's population has increased from 3.0% to 7.5%.

Pelion is more Multiracial than neighboring Edmund (2.6% Multiracial), Fairview Crossroads (5% Multiracial), White Knoll (4.3% Multiracial), and Swansea (4.4% Multiracial). Pelion is less Multiracial than neighboring Gaston (8.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.