Pelzer, SC Demographics

A map of Pelzer's Population by Race

Pelzer, South Carolina had a population of 1,344 in 2020. It was 85.4% White, 2.9% Black, 0.4% Asian, 6.0% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pelzer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Pelzer is the 235th most populous. 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's White Population

1,148 residents of Pelzer identify as White, or 85.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Pelzer considerably larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Pelzer is ranked #60 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pelzer is more White than neighboring West Pelzer (82.5% White), Williamston (77.1% White), Piedmont (79.9% White), Ware Place (75.1% White), and Golden Grove (62.2% White).

Pelzer's Black Population

39 residents of Pelzer identify as Black, or 2.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pelzer considerably less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Pelzer is ranked #430 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pelzer is less Black than neighboring West Pelzer (5.7% Black), Williamston (12.8% Black), Piedmont (9.4% Black), Ware Place (13.6% Black), and Golden Grove (25% Black).

Pelzer's Asian Population

5 residents of Pelzer identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pelzer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Pelzer is ranked #249 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pelzer is more Asian than neighboring West Pelzer (0.2% Asian), Williamston (0.1% Asian), and Piedmont (0.3% Asian). Pelzer is less Asian than neighboring Ware Place (0.7% Asian), and Golden Grove (0.7% Asian).

Pelzer's Hispanic Population

80 residents of Pelzer identify as Hispanic, or 6.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pelzer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Pelzer is ranked #145 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pelzer is more Hispanic than neighboring Williamston (5.8% Hispanic), Piedmont (5% Hispanic), and Ware Place (4% Hispanic). Pelzer is less Hispanic than neighboring West Pelzer (7% Hispanic), and Golden Grove (6.6% Hispanic).

Pelzer's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Pelzer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pelzer roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Pelzer is ranked #137 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pelzer is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Pelzer (0.4% Native American/Other), Williamston (0.6% Native American/Other), and Piedmont (0.5% Native American/Other). Pelzer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ware Place (1.1% Native American/Other), and Golden Grove (1% Native American/Other).

Pelzer's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Pelzer identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pelzer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Pelzer is ranked #109 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pelzer is more Multiracial than neighboring West Pelzer (4.2% Multiracial), and Williamston (3.6% Multiracial). Pelzer is less Multiracial than neighboring Piedmont (5% Multiracial), and Ware Place (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.