How would the population of a combined town compare to other towns in South Carolina?
These three towns are a little different from the average for the rest of the state and even the rest of the county. They have more older people, a higher share of homeowners, a lower median family income, and a lower percentage of children than other areas. Pacolet itself is close to average in terms of children and retired people, but both Pacolet Mills and Central Pacolet have fewer children and more people over 65 than average. Question: What would happen to property taxes if the three towns were combined? Answer: There’s no doubt that citizens of Central Pacolet would see higher property taxes, because right now they pay no millage. Property taxes for the three towns combined are low compared to other towns of similar size, partly because of lower millage in Pacolet and no millage in Central Pacolet, and partly because of a low tax base. The average town this size (1,000-5,000 residents) in South Carolina levied a tax of 84 mills and collected $132.25 per capita in property taxes
