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Pendleton, SC


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Pendleton, South Carolina

Pendleton, South Carolina, in Anderson county, is 26 miles SW of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 111 miles NE of Atlanta, Georgia. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Greenville - Spartanburg - Anderson metropolitan area. Pendleton contains a population of approximately 2,966.

The People and Families of Pendleton

In Pendleton, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Pendleton, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the town.

Pendleton has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pendleton had a median family income of $37,606. Interestingly, lots of people in Pendleton have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In the town, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Pendleton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,400. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Pendleton Housing

Pendleton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Pendleton, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Pendleton Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Pendleton College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Pendleton Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Pendleton, SC

Comparing Pendleton 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
Female Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Women99
Senior Citizens78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Age of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men57
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married13

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home36
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Housing Recently Built86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing77
Affordability of Rents65

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime37
Low Property Crime36
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