Pelion, South Carolina
Pelion: city in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America
About
Pelion is a city located in the county of Lexington in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 674. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 711 inhabitants.
The city was created 114 years ago in 1911.
Quick Facts about Pelion
| Population | 711 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Lexington County |
| Postal code | 29123 |
| Phone Area Codes | 803 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.47% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.53% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 33.7632,-81.2448 |
| Altitude | 387 feet / 118 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1912 (114 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:58:59 (22nd April 2026) |
| Population growth | 5.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 84℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Pelion is located at 33°45'48"N 81°14'41"W (33.7632100, -81.2448200).
Pelion map
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Weather
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 2 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Pelion increased by 5.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 553 | - | census |
| 2010 | 674 | 17.95% | census |
| 2011 | 689 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 691 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 694 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 699 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 702 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 703 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 702 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 705 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 711 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 711 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Pelion (2)
People born in Pelion, including actor Paul Benjamin, football player Dalton Freeman, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Pelion, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218353 | Midlands Technical College | West Columbia (SC) | 29170-2176 |
Nearby Transit Stations (3)
Rail and bus stations connected to Pelion, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| DNK | Denmark | 200 West Baruch Street | RAIL |
| CAM | Camden | 1060 West Dekalb Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Pelion.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Pelion Post Office | Pelion (SC) | 29123 |
Other cities in Lexington County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lexington County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington | 22,716 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| West Columbia | 18,109 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Seven Oaks | 15,144 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Cayce | 13,994 | City in Lexington and Richland counties in South Carolina, United States |
| Irmo | 12,734 | Town |
| Batesburg-Leesville | 5,402 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Batesburg | 4,380 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Springdale | 2,636 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| South Congaree | 2,485 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Pineridge | 2,064 | Town in South Carolina |
| Gaston | 1,712 | Human settlement in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Chapin | 1,664 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, USA |
| Swansea | 986 | Town in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States |
| Gilbert | 657 | Town in South Carolina |
| Summit | 486 | City in Lexington County, South Carolina, United States of America |