Population 7,330 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Pelion
Household size in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.60 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.94 | 2.55 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.55 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.69 | 2.46 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Pelion average 2.69 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in the wider Columbia area, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.60, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 37.1 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.3 | 38.6 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.3 | 39.4 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Pelion is 38.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Pelion is younger than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 13.2% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 13.4% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 12.9% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 12.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Pelion: 18.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 3.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Pelion has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Pelion
Renters in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 31.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 32.8% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 32.1% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 30.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Pelion rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (51.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. The renter share has edged up 0.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 10.7% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.2% | 12.0% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Pelion is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1990 | 1984 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1986 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1990 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Pelion has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1990 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $526 | $831 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $753 | $908 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $788 | $1,021 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $965 | $1,285 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$438 | +$453 | +$514 | +$606 |
The median renter in Pelion pays $965 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $438 a month since 2006–10, up 83%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Pelion
Bachelor's degrees in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 31.5% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 31.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.4% | 35.9% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.4 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Pelion: 12.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.0 points, as it has nationally. Only five of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.6% | 88.1% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.9% | 88.7% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.5% | 90.2% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 91.4% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Pelion never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only ten of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Pelion
| Period | Pelion | Columbia area | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.4% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 6.0% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.2 pts | −2.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Pelion has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 172 South Carolina cities with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 10.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Pelion compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelion | 2.69 | 38.3 | 18.7% | 19.9% | 10.7% | 1994 | $965 | 12.4% | 80.8% | 2.2% |
| Thor | 2.67 | 42.8 | 13.3% | 13.8% | 20.5% | 1994 | $773 | 11.3% | 86.0% | 2.4% |
| Fairview Crossroads | 2.70 | 36.6 | 15.8% | 8.7% | 13.9% | 1995 | $931 | 13.0% | 86.4% | 4.5% |
| Gaston | 2.59 | 37.3 | 18.0% | 27.2% | 10.8% | 1992 | $985 | 11.7% | 83.0% | 7.5% |
| Seivern | 2.98 | 34.2 | 12.9% | 15.4% | 16.4% | 1990 | $813 | 17.0% | 89.7% | 8.3% |
| Steedman | 2.60 | 38.9 | 14.0% | 14.1% | 13.1% | 1993 | $880 | 15.0% | 89.5% | 3.5% |
| Swansea | 2.46 | 45.9 | 12.6% | 15.0% | 14.0% | 1991 | $1,021 | 16.7% | 88.3% | 4.0% |
| Perry | 2.10 | 52.5 | 20.7% | 26.1% | 9.0% | 1980 | $635 | 12.3% | 90.3% | 3.8% |
| Woodford | 2.36 | 43.2 | 9.6% | 16.9% | 20.6% | 1989 | $866 | 14.4% | 86.0% | 3.6% |
| Wagener | 2.55 | 39.3 | 15.6% | 22.1% | 14.7% | 1990 | $815 | 20.7% | 89.6% | 3.3% |
| Samaria | 2.70 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 1996 | $1,039 | 15.1% | 79.0% | 5.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Pelion. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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