Greer is a city located in Greenville County South Carolina. Greer has a 2024 population of 47,250. Greer is currently growing at a rate of 6.45% annually and its population has increased by 31.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 35,797 in 2020.
The average household income in Greer is $94,901 with a poverty rate of 10.59%. The median age in Greer is 34.6 years: 32.8 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 23,888 | 64.54% |
| Black or African American | 6,191 | 16.73% |
| Two or more races | 3,080 | 8.32% |
| Asian | 2,337 | 6.31% |
| Other race | 1,237 | 3.34% |
| Native American | 277 | 0.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 14,177 | 2.59 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 6,737 | 3.35 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 4,697 | 1.19 | 62 | 38 |
| Female | 1,972 | 3.11 | 57 | 43 |
| Male | 771 | 3.17 | 58.9 | 41.1 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,609 | 6.55% |
| Associates Degree | 2,148 | 8.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,765 | 23.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,694 | 15.04% |
| High School Graduate | 5,664 | 23.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 753 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 4,927 | 20.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,190 | 14,315 | 6,469 |
| Black | 3,868 | 3,413 | 899 |
| Hispanic | 3,379 | 2,615 | 880 |
| Asian | 1,744 | 1,532 | 1,054 |
| 2+ Races | 1,609 | 1,263 | 457 |
| Other Race | 799 | 624 | 371 |
| Native American | 148 | 69 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,322 | $77,083 | $46,456 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,581 | $78,575 | $65,129 |
| High School Graduate | $37,716 | $47,839 | $33,328 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,488 | $30,009 | $28,965 |
| Overall | $48,962 | $58,147 | $41,485 |
| Some College | $45,984 | $54,271 | $37,694 |
$48,962
Average Earnings
$58,147
Average Male
$41,485
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.83% of Greer residents speak only English, while 20.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,416 | 1,713 | 8% |
| Black | 6,148 | 1,205 | 19.6% |
| Hispanic | 5,830 | 709 | 12.16% |
| Multiple | 3,080 | 401 | 13.02% |
| Other | 1,232 | 33 | 2.68% |
| Asian | 2,333 | 2 | 0.09% |
10.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.26%
Male Poverty Rate
12.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greer is Black, with 19.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greer is Asian, with 0.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.11% |
| High School | 13.64% |
| Some College | 10.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.23% |
| Female Employed | 5.54% |
| Male Employed | 4.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,944 | $109,323 |
| Households | $73,534 | $94,901 |
| Married Families | $99,673 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,989 | $61,919 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,645
Number of Veterans
1,408
Male Veterans
237
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 598 |
| First Gulf War | 378 |
| Vietnam | 369 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 517 |
| 65 to 74 | 340 |
| 75+ | 277 |
| 18 to 34 | 269 |
| 55 to 64 | 242 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,302 | 7.29% |
| Black | 207 | 4.77% |
| Hispanic | 187 | 4.85% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 3.23% |
| Native American | 34 | 22.97% |
| Asian | 33 | 1.87% |
| Other Race | 5 | 0.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
44.97%
Born in Greer
84.78%
Native Born
15.22%
Foreign Born
8.8%
Non Citizen
6.42%
Naturalized
84.78% of Greer residents were born in the United States, with 44.97% having been born in South Carolina. 8.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 61,567 | 2,864 | 4.88% |
| 2028 | 58,703 | 2,863 | 5.13% |
| 2027 | 55,840 | 2,863 | 5.4% |
| 2026 | 52,977 | 2,864 | 5.72% |
| 2025 | 50,113 | 2,863 | 6.06% |
| 2024 | 47,250 | 2,863 | 6.45% |
| 2023 | 44,387 | 2,312 | 5.49% |
| 2022 | 42,075 | 3,213 | 8.27% |
| 2021 | 38,862 | 3,065 | 8.56% |
| 2020 | 35,797 | 2,348 | 7.02% |
| 2019 | 33,449 | 1,279 | 3.98% |
| 2018 | 32,170 | 1,055 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 31,115 | 1,890 | 6.47% |
| 2016 | 29,225 | 662 | 2.32% |
| 2015 | 28,563 | 691 | 2.48% |
| 2014 | 27,872 | 550 | 2.01% |
| 2013 | 27,322 | 501 | 1.87% |
| 2012 | 26,821 | 463 | 1.76% |
| 2011 | 26,358 | 388 | 1.49% |
| 2010 | 25,970 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 16,843 | 6,521 | 63.18% |
| 1990 | 10,322 | -203 | -1.93% |
| 1980 | 10,525 | -117 | -1.1% |
| 1970 | 10,642 | 1,675 | 18.68% |
| 1960 | 8,967 | 3,917 | 77.56% |
| 1950 | 5,050 | 2,110 | 71.77% |
| 1940 | 2,940 | 2,340 | 390% |
| 1900 | 600 | -60,967 | -99.03% |