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Pacolet, SC


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Pacolet, South Carolina

Pacolet, South Carolina is 36 miles E of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 56 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is in Spartanburg county. The town is part of the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metro area. The population of Pacolet is 2,690.

The People and Families of Pacolet

In Pacolet, about 48% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pacolet had a median family income of $41,367.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Pacolet.

Pacolet Housing

Of the housing in Pacolet, approximately 72% is occupied by their owners.

Commuting

In Pacolet, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Pacolet strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 15%Pacolet Low Violent Crime
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Pacolet Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 19%Pacolet Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Pacolet, SC

Comparing Pacolet to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity95
Senior Citizens89
Female Share of the Population85
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Male Share of the Population46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married37

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better47
People Above Poverty47
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work43
Short Commute Times33
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents76
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime59
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