Pelzer, SC Demographics

A map of Pelzer's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,462	1,148	84.9%	85.4%
Hispanic	138	80	8.0%	6.0%
Multiracial	82	60	4.8%	4.5%
Black	28	39	1.6%	2.9%
Asian	12	5	0.7%	0.4%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.9%

Pelzer, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,722, a large increase from the 1,344 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.9% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pelzer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pelzer has become slightly more 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 Pelzer, that probability was 26.4% in 2020 and 27.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pelzer is ranked the 219th 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). Pelzer was ranked the 235th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pelzer's White Population

1,462 residents of Pelzer, or 84.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pelzer is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pelzer ranks 60th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelzer's White population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. White residents' share of Pelzer's population has decreased from 85.4% to 84.9%.

Pelzer is more White than neighboring Williamston (78.1% White), Piedmont (78.7% White), and Golden Grove (76.1% White). Pelzer is less White than neighboring West Pelzer (85.9% White), and Ware Place (85.5% White).

Pelzer's Black Population

28 residents of Pelzer, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pelzer is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Pelzer ranks 430th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelzer's Black population has declined by an estimated 28.2%. Black residents' share of Pelzer's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.6%.

Pelzer is less Black than neighboring West Pelzer (3% Black), Williamston (8.9% Black), Piedmont (14.3% Black), Ware Place (14.5% Black), and Golden Grove (8.8% Black).

Pelzer's Asian Population

12 residents of Pelzer, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Pelzer ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelzer's Asian population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Asian residents' share of Pelzer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Pelzer is more Asian than neighboring West Pelzer (0% Asian), Williamston (0% Asian), Piedmont (0.6% Asian), Ware Place (0% Asian), and Golden Grove (0% Asian).

Pelzer's Hispanic Population

138 residents of Pelzer, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pelzer ranks 149th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelzer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 72.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Pelzer's population has increased from 6.0% to 8.0%.

Pelzer is more Hispanic than neighboring West Pelzer (6.4% Hispanic), Williamston (4.7% Hispanic), Piedmont (1.7% Hispanic), Ware Place (0% Hispanic), and Golden Grove (2.1% Hispanic).

Pelzer's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Pelzer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pelzer ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelzer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pelzer's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Pelzer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williamston (1.9% Native American/Other), Piedmont (0.1% Native American/Other), and Golden Grove (8.3% Native American/Other).

Pelzer's Multiracial Population

82 residents of Pelzer, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pelzer ranks 119th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pelzer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 36.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Pelzer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Pelzer is more Multiracial than neighboring West Pelzer (4.7% Multiracial), Piedmont (4.6% Multiracial), Ware Place (0% Multiracial), and Golden Grove (4.7% Multiracial). Pelzer is less Multiracial than neighboring Williamston (6.4% 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.