Pelzer is a very small town located in the state of South Carolina. With a population of 1,403 people and three associated neighborhoods, Pelzer is the 171st largest community in South Carolina. Much of the housing stock in Pelzer was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country.When you are in Pelzer, you'll notice that it is more blue-collar than most other communities in America. 39.16% of Pelzer’s employed work in blue-collar jobs, while America averages only 27.7% that do. Overall, Pelzer is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Pelzer who work in sales jobs (12.25%), office and administrative support (9.04%), and management occupations (8.84%). One downside of living in Pelzer is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Pelzer, the average commute to work is 30.55 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. However, it is a pedestrian-friendly town. Many of Pelzer’s neighborhoods are dense enough and have amenities close enough together that people find it feasible to get around on foot. As is often the case in a small town, Pelzer doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The education level of Pelzer citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 24.83% of adults in Pelzer have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Pelzer in 2022 was $22,525, which is lower middle income relative to South Carolina, and low income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $90,100 for a family of four. Pelzer is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Pelzer home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Pelzer residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Pelzer include English, Irish, German, Italian, and Russian. The most common language spoken in Pelzer is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Greek.
