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Pelion town, SC

ZIP 29123 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 29123

29123 has a population of 8,024 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (51.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
83.8%+36% vs US avg
x
Black
4.6%-63% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
10.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.2%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
11.3%-31% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
19.1%+72% vs US avg
x
High school
40.5%+55% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.7%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
57.4%+19% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.5%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.2%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
23.3%+103% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
89.9%+1450% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 29123

Poverty Rate
23.3%+103% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.8%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.8%+114% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.0%+49% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.9%+37% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
19.7%+68% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
89.9%+1450% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population8,024
Median age38.4
Poverty rate23.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White83.8%
Hispanic10.4%
Black4.6%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born29.8%