Pelion, South Carolina facts for kids
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Pelion, South Carolina
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Location in Lexington County, South Carolina
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Lexington |
| Incorporated | 1912 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.77 sq mi (9.77 km2) |
| • Land | 3.68 sq mi (9.54 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 631 |
| • Density | 171.37/sq mi (66.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
29123
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 |
| FIPS code | 45-55420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250054 |
Pelion is a small town located in Lexington County, South Carolina, in the United States. It is part of the larger Columbia Metropolitan Statistical Area. In 2020, about 631 people lived in Pelion.
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History of Pelion
How Pelion Got Its Name
The town of Pelion got its name from Pelion in Greece. A post office was opened in Pelion in the year 1900. The town was officially incorporated in 1912.
Geography of Pelion
Where is Pelion Located?
Pelion is located at coordinates 33°45′56″N 81°14′47″W.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Pelion covers a total area of about 3.6 square miles (9.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.5 square miles (9.0 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.1 square mile (0.3 square kilometers), is water.
Population of Pelion
How Many People Live in Pelion?
The number of people living in Pelion has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census reports:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 184 | — | |
| 1930 | 200 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 212 | 6.0% | |
| 1950 | 196 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 233 | 18.9% | |
| 1970 | 216 | −7.3% | |
| 1980 | 213 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 336 | 57.7% | |
| 2000 | 553 | 64.6% | |
| 2010 | 674 | 21.9% | |
| 2020 | 631 | −6.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 553 people living in Pelion. About 42% of the households had children under 18. The average household had about 2.69 people.
Age Groups in Pelion
The population in Pelion in 2000 was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.5% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Pelion was 35 years.
Education in Pelion
Libraries and Schools
Pelion has a public library that is part of the Lexington County Public Library system.
The town also has four schools:
- Pelion High School
- Pelion Middle School
- Pelion Elementary School
- Forts Pond Elementary School
Notable People from Pelion
Some well-known people have connections to Pelion:
- Paul Benjamin - an actor who was born in Pelion.
- Dalton Freeman - an NFL player.
- Michael Graham - a radio personality and columnist who grew up in Pelion.
