Pelion Town, South Carolina
As of the census of 2000, there were 553 people, 192 households, and 147 families living in the town. The population density was 159.7 people per square mile (61.66/kmē), making its South Carolina's 47th least densely populated town. There were 211 housing units at an average density of 61 per square mile (23.55/kmē). The average household size was 2.69 and the average family size was 3.14. In the town the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 117.7 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 122.8 females. The median age is 34.9 years, The median age of males was 33.5 years, for females the median age was 36.6 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 535 White, 4 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 5 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 5 from two or more races and 3 Ohter races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $42222, making its South Carolina's 63rd highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $47917, it is 76th wealthiest town by median family income in South Carolina. The per capita income for the town was $14838, it is South Carolina's 222nd wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income was $25150, Males had a median income of $27500 versus $22917 for females.
In 2000, 139 pupils and students, of which 28.78% are male and 71.22% are female, 25.14% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 2.88% nursery or pri school, 8.63% kindergarten, 48.92% elementary school, 28.78% high school and 10.79% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 553 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 553 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 557 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 570 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 571 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 573 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 575 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 582 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 589 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 591 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 593 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Kindergarten | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 17 | 51 | 68 |
| High school | 13 | 27 | 40 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pelion town, South Carolina | $42222 | $47917 | $14838 |
| Lexington County, South Carolina | $44659 | $52637 | $21063 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |