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Travelers Rest

South Carolina · 7,788 residents · 6.241 sq mi
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Travelers Rest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,884. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $210,500. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,788
+90%since 2000
from 4,099 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,248 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 657 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.9
−29%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024Travelers Rest
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,884
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,869
+20%since 2000
from $15,704 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,500
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$814
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+124%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(3,072)
Black18.3%(749)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(173)
Asian1.2%(50)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.3%(1,981)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(6,004)
Black11.3%(879)
Hispanic / Latino5%(391)
Asian1.9%(151)
Other1.7%(136)
Diversity Score44.1%(3,432)
Diversity Score
44
−9%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.2%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+24%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.9%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
59.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Travelers Rest, South Carolina?

Travelers Rest, South Carolina has about 7,788 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Travelers Rest, South Carolina?

The typical household in Travelers Rest, South Carolina earns about $35,884 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Travelers Rest, South Carolina expensive?

In Travelers Rest, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $210,500, and the typical rent is about $814 a month.

How educated are people in Travelers Rest, South Carolina?

About 38.2% of adults age 25 and over in Travelers Rest, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Travelers Rest, South Carolina?

About 25.0% of people in Travelers Rest, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Travelers Rest, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Travelers Rest, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,719 residents, a change of about 154 percent over that period.

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

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