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Pendleton, SC
Town in Anderson County, South Carolina.
Population
3,594
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
733
ZIP codes
0
Pendleton and its ZIP codes
Pendleton at a glance
- Pendleton is about 4.2 times as dense as South Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,901, 11% below the South Carolina median of $69,324.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,500 (3% below South Carolina) and median rent is $1,034 a month.
Local data for Pendleton, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pendleton, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,901
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$250,500
Median rent
$1,034/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
50.0%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (634), Irish Americans (290), French Americans (269).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Anderson County. PPP loans are for Pendleton.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,229
72,704 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,021
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $7,186 per person
How people get to work
Pendleton, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pendleton, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
859
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
118
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pendleton, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Pendleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La FranceCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Sandy SpringsCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.9 |
| ClemsonCity | 3.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Clemson UniversityCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| CentralTown | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
| NorthlakeCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.1 |
| CentervilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 5.9 |
| NorrisTown | 8.8 mi | 1.9 |
| UticaCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| CateecheeCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| NewryCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| SenecaCity | 10 mi | 8.4 |
| AndersonCity | 11 mi | 16 |
| LibertyCity | 11 mi | 4.9 |
| Six MileTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Homeland ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pendleton, SC in?
- Pendleton is in Anderson County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Pendleton, SC?
- About 3,594 people live in Pendleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pendleton?
- Nearby places include La France (1.7 mi), Sandy Springs (3.1 mi), Clemson (3.3 mi), Clemson University (4.3 mi), Central (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023