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Easley

South Carolina · 19,993 residents · 13.153 sq mi
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Easley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,243. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $138,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,993
+13%since 2000
from 17,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,520 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K20K23K26K1990201020202024Easley
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,243
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,204 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,630
+13%since 2000
from $20,965 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.5%
−22.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84%(14,910)
Black11.7%(2,083)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(501)
Asian0.5%(88)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(5,903)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(16,114)
Black11.3%(2,260)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,115)
Asian0.8%(153)
Other2.4%(484)
Diversity Score42.8%(8,562)
Diversity Score
43
+29%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.4%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easley, South Carolina?

Easley, South Carolina has about 19,993 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Easley, South Carolina?

The typical household in Easley, South Carolina earns about $45,243 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Easley, South Carolina expensive?

In Easley, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $138,000, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Easley, South Carolina?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Easley, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Easley, South Carolina?

About 10.5% of people in Easley, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Easley, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Easley, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,769 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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