West Pelzer, SC Demographics
A map of West Pelzer's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 794 | 82.5% |
Hispanic | 67 | 7.0% |
Black | 55 | 5.7% |
Multiracial | 40 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 4 | 0.4% |
Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
West Pelzer, South Carolina had a population of 962 in 2020. It was 82.5% White, 5.7% Black, 0.2% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Pelzer, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Pelzer is the 267th 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).
West Pelzer's White Population
794 residents of West Pelzer identify as White, or 82.5%. This makes the White share of the population of West Pelzer considerably larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Pelzer is ranked #82 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Pelzer is more White than neighboring Williamston (77.1% White), Piedmont (79.9% White), Ware Place (75.1% White), and Golden Grove (62.2% White). West Pelzer is less White than neighboring Pelzer (85.4% White).
West Pelzer's Black Population
55 residents of West Pelzer identify as Black, or 5.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Pelzer less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Pelzer is ranked #405 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Pelzer is more Black than neighboring Pelzer (2.9% Black). West Pelzer is less Black than neighboring Williamston (12.8% Black), Piedmont (9.4% Black), Ware Place (13.6% Black), and Golden Grove (25% Black).
West Pelzer's Asian Population
2 residents of West Pelzer identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Pelzer roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Pelzer is ranked #308 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Pelzer is more Asian than neighboring Williamston (0.1% Asian). West Pelzer is less Asian than neighboring Pelzer (0.4% Asian), Piedmont (0.3% Asian), Ware Place (0.7% Asian), and Golden Grove (0.7% Asian).
West Pelzer's Hispanic Population
67 residents of West Pelzer identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Pelzer roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Pelzer is ranked #110 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Pelzer is more Hispanic than neighboring Pelzer (6% Hispanic), Williamston (5.8% Hispanic), Piedmont (5% Hispanic), Ware Place (4% Hispanic), and Golden Grove (6.6% Hispanic).
West Pelzer's Native American/Other Population
4 residents of West Pelzer identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West 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, West Pelzer is ranked #332 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Pelzer is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pelzer (0.9% Native American/Other), Williamston (0.6% Native American/Other), Piedmont (0.5% Native American/Other), Ware Place (1.1% Native American/Other), and Golden Grove (1% Native American/Other).
West Pelzer's Multiracial Population
40 residents of West Pelzer identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Pelzer roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, West Pelzer is ranked #141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Pelzer is more Multiracial than neighboring Williamston (3.6% Multiracial). West Pelzer is less Multiracial than neighboring Pelzer (4.5% Multiracial), Piedmont (5% Multiracial), Ware Place (5.5% Multiracial), and Golden Grove (4.5% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.