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Greer

South Carolina · 35,308 residents · 23.473 sq mi
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Greer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,516. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 18,465 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $184,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35,308
+110%since 2000
from 16,843 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,504 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+7%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K17K26K35K45K1990201020202024Greer
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,516
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,140 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,409
+79%since 2000
from $17,546 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$945
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(11,809)
Black19.4%(3,269)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(1,377)
Asian1.1%(191)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.4%(9,499)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(20,627)
Black15.6%(5,524)
Hispanic / Latino15.9%(5,630)
Asian5.3%(1,868)
Other3.4%(1,183)
Diversity Score74.3%(26,217)
Diversity Score
74
+32%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greer, South Carolina?

Greer, South Carolina has about 35,308 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greer, South Carolina earns about $65,516 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greer, South Carolina expensive?

In Greer, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $184,200, and the typical rent is about $945 a month.

How educated are people in Greer, South Carolina?

About 35.4% of adults age 25 and over in Greer, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greer, South Carolina?

About 8.4% of people in Greer, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greer, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Greer, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24,986 residents, a change of about 242 percent over that period.

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

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