West Pelzer, SC Demographics

A map of West Pelzer's Population by Race

West Pelzer, South Carolina has an estimated population of 1,320, a dramatic increase from the 962 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.9% White, 6.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Pelzer, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Pelzer 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 West Pelzer, that probability was 30.9% in 2020 and 25.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Pelzer is ranked the 238th 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). West Pelzer was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Pelzer's White Population

1,134 residents of West Pelzer, or 85.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Pelzer is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. West Pelzer ranks 82nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pelzer's White population has grown by an estimated 42.8%. White residents' share of West Pelzer's population has increased from 82.5% to 85.9%.

West Pelzer is more White than neighboring Pelzer (84.9% White), Williamston (78.1% White), Piedmont (78.7% White), Ware Place (85.5% White), and Golden Grove (76.1% White).

West Pelzer's Black Population

40 residents of West Pelzer, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Pelzer is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. West Pelzer ranks 407th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pelzer's Black population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Black residents' share of West Pelzer's population has decreased from 5.7% to 3.0%.

West Pelzer is more Black than neighboring Pelzer (1.6% Black). West Pelzer is less Black than neighboring Williamston (8.9% Black), Piedmont (14.3% Black), Ware Place (14.5% Black), and Golden Grove (8.8% Black).

West Pelzer's Asian Population

0 residents of West Pelzer, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. West Pelzer ranks 323rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pelzer's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Pelzer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West Pelzer is less Asian than neighboring Pelzer (0.7% Asian), and Piedmont (0.6% Asian).

West Pelzer's Hispanic Population

84 residents of West Pelzer, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. West Pelzer ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pelzer's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Pelzer's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.4%.

West Pelzer is more Hispanic than neighboring Williamston (4.7% Hispanic), Piedmont (1.7% Hispanic), Ware Place (0% Hispanic), and Golden Grove (2.1% Hispanic). West Pelzer is less Hispanic than neighboring Pelzer (8% Hispanic).

West Pelzer's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. West Pelzer ranks 351st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pelzer's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Pelzer's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

West 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).

West Pelzer's Multiracial Population

62 residents of West Pelzer, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Pelzer is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Pelzer ranks 151st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Pelzer's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 55.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Pelzer's population has increased from 4.2% to 4.7%.

West Pelzer is more Multiracial than neighboring Piedmont (4.6% Multiracial), and Ware Place (0% Multiracial). West Pelzer is less Multiracial than neighboring Pelzer (4.8% Multiracial), and 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.