Pacolet, South Carolina

Coordinates: 34°54′18″N 81°45′26″W / 34.90500°N 81.75722°W / 34.90500; -81.75722
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Pacolet, South Carolina
Town
Motto(s): 
"Close to Everything, Far From Ordinary"
Location of Pacolet, South Carolina
Location of Pacolet, South Carolina
Coordinates: 34°54′18″N 81°45′26″W / 34.90500°N 81.75722°W / 34.90500; -81.75722
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountySpartanburg
Government
 • TypeMayor and Council
 • MayorNed Camby
Area
[1]
 • Total5.85 sq mi (15.15 km2)
 • Land5.78 sq mi (14.97 km2)
 • Water0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2)
Elevation
781 ft (238 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total2,274
 • Density393.49/sq mi (151.92/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
29372
Area code864
FIPS code45-53845[3]
GNIS feature ID1250004[4]
WebsitePacolet, South Carolina

Pacolet is a town in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 2,235 at the 2010 census.[5]

History[edit]

Pacolet had its start in 1859 when the railroad was extended to that point.[6] The name Pacolet may be derived from the Cherokee word meaning "horse", or it may be named after one Mr. Pacoley, a pioneer French settler.[7]

Historic sites[edit]

The Marysville School, Mulberry Chapel Methodist Church, Nuckolls-Jefferies House, Pacolet Mill Office, Pacolet Mills Cloth Room and Warehouse, Pacolet Mills Historic District, and Pacolet Soapstone Quarries are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[8][9]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 3.0 square miles (7.8 km2), of which 0.34% is water.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1900365—
191041012.3%
1920398−2.9%
1930309−22.4%
194035213.9%
195045529.3%
19601,252175.2%
19701,41813.3%
19801,5569.7%
19901,73611.6%
20002,69055.0%
20102,235−16.9%
20202,2741.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[10][2]

2020 census[edit]

Pacolet racial composition[11]
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 1,650 72.56%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 427 18.78%
Native American 13 0.57%
Asian 15 0.66%
Other/Mixed 107 4.71%
Hispanic or Latino 62 2.73%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 2,274 people, 957 households, and 590 families residing in the town.

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 2,235 people, 962 households, and 625 families residing in the town. The population density was 750 people per square mile (290 people/km2). There were 962 housing units at an average density of 320.7 per square mile (123.8/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 75.7% White, 21.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 1,070 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.7% were married couples living together, 16.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,494, and the median income for a family was $41,367. Males had a median income of $30,592 versus $22,440 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,856. About 10.4% of families and 15.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 22.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Pacolet has a lending library, a branch of the Spartanburg County Public Library.[12]

Notable people[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  5. ^ "Race, Hispanic or Latino, Age, and Housing Occupancy: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File (QT-PL), Pacolet town, South Carolina". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
  6. ^ Leonard, Michael (April 13, 1983). "Our heritage". Herald-Journal. pp. B1. Retrieved November 1, 2015.
  7. ^ Baker, Elaine (March 22, 1991). "Communities have colorful backgrounds". Herald-Journal. p. 8. Retrieved October 14, 2015.
  8. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  9. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 6/25/12 through 6/29/12. National Park Service. July 6, 2012.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
  12. ^ "South Carolina libraries and archives". SCIWAY. Retrieved June 13, 2019.

External links[edit]

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