Pendleton, SC Demographics

A map of Pendleton's Population by Race

Pendleton, South Carolina has an estimated population of 3,594, an increase from the 3,489 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.0% White, 19.1% Black, 5.1% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Pendleton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Pendleton has become considerably 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 Pendleton, that probability was 50.9% in 2020 and 41.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Pendleton is ranked the 131st 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). Pendleton was ranked the 130th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Pendleton's White Population

2,658 residents of Pendleton, or 74.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Pendleton is considerably higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Pendleton ranks 201st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's White population has grown by an estimated 14.4%. White residents' share of Pendleton's population has increased from 66.6% to 74.0%.

Pendleton is more White than neighboring Sandy Springs (57.8% White), and Central (61.2% White). Pendleton is less White than neighboring La France (100% White), Clemson (76.9% White), and Clemson University (83% White).

Pendleton's Black Population

685 residents of Pendleton, or 19.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Pendleton is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Pendleton ranks 269th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.9%. Black residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 20.4% to 19.1%.

Pendleton is more Black than neighboring La France (0% Black), Clemson (8.1% Black), Sandy Springs (2.5% Black), Clemson University (9.4% Black), and Central (10.7% Black).

Pendleton's Asian Population

54 residents of Pendleton, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Pendleton ranks 49th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Asian residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 2.3% to 1.5%.

Pendleton is more Asian than neighboring La France (0% Asian), and Clemson University (1.3% Asian). Pendleton is less Asian than neighboring Clemson (5.3% Asian), Sandy Springs (4.7% Asian), and Central (8.9% Asian).

Pendleton's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Pendleton, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Pendleton is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Pendleton ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Pendleton is less Hispanic than neighboring Clemson (3% Hispanic), Sandy Springs (20.6% Hispanic), Clemson University (4.3% Hispanic), and Central (6.2% Hispanic).

Pendleton's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Pendleton, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Pendleton ranks 299th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Pendleton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Pendleton is more Native American/Other than neighboring La France (0% Native American/Other), and Central (0.2% Native American/Other). Pendleton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clemson (0.8% Native American/Other), Sandy Springs (5.4% Native American/Other), and Clemson University (0.9% Native American/Other).

Pendleton's Multiracial Population

182 residents of Pendleton, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Pendleton is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Pendleton ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Pendleton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Pendleton's population has decreased from 6.3% to 5.1%.

Pendleton is more Multiracial than neighboring La France (0% Multiracial), and Clemson University (1.2% Multiracial). Pendleton is less Multiracial than neighboring Clemson (6% Multiracial), Sandy Springs (8.9% Multiracial), and Central (12.8% 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.