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Easley

South Carolina · 22,921 residents · 13.153 sq mi
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Easley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,655. Population has grown 29% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,921
+29%since 2000
from 17,754 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,743 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 1,350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+13%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K20K23K26K1990201020202024Easley
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,655
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,204 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,617
+84%since 2000
from $20,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$702
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(17,340)
Black11.7%(2,680)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(1,555)
Asian1.2%(268)
Other1.2%(268)
Diversity Score45.6%(10,459)
Diversity Score
46
+37%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Easley, South Carolina?

Easley, South Carolina has about 22,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Easley, South Carolina earns about $55,655 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 $176,000, and the typical rent is about $702 a month.

How educated are people in Easley, South Carolina?

About 27.6% 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 7,697 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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