Travelers Rest is a city located in Greenville County South Carolina. Travelers Rest has a 2024 population of 9,060. Travelers Rest is currently growing at a rate of 3.54% annually and its population has increased by 15.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,818 in 2020.
The average household income in Travelers Rest is $73,193 with a poverty rate of 23.75%. The median age in Travelers Rest is 21.4 years: 20.8 years for males, and 21.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Travelers Rest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,120 | 77.19% |
| Black or African American | 1,305 | 16.46% |
| Two or more races | 218 | 2.75% |
| Other race | 185 | 2.33% |
| Asian | 101 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,095 | 2.6 | 52 | 48 |
| Married | 945 | 3.13 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 665 | 1.1 | 36.5 | 63.5 |
| Female | 433 | 3.55 | 25.6 | 74.4 |
| Male | 52 | 4.25 | 48.1 | 51.9 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.6
Average Household Size
52.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 225 | 6.88% |
| Associates Degree | 257 | 7.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 837 | 25.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 565 | 17.28% |
| High School Graduate | 561 | 17.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 3.52% |
| Some College | 710 | 21.71% |
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 | 2,711 | 2,519 | 1,327 |
| Black | 449 | 331 | 41 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 46 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 55 | 25 | 13 |
| Other Race | 48 | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 70.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,397 | $71,920 | $35,227 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $85,347 |
| High School Graduate | $26,719 | $82,222 | $24,074 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,520 | $43,929 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,330 | $59,183 | $30,692 |
| Some College | $36,250 | $54,414 | $28,804 |
$42,330
Average Earnings
$59,183
Average Male
$30,692
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.57% of Travelers Rest residents speak only English, while 8.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.59% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,080 | 753 | 69.72% |
| White | 3,951 | 359 | 9.09% |
| Other | 155 | 136 | 87.74% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 61 | 24.3% |
| Multiple | 137 | 46 | 33.58% |
23.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.58%
Male Poverty Rate
23.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Travelers Rest is Other, with 87.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Travelers Rest is White, with 9.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 21.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.3% |
| High School | 17.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 16.58% |
| Male Employed | 3.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,750 | $86,069 |
| Households | $44,375 | $73,193 |
| Married Families | $110,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,150 | $44,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
251
Number of Veterans
214
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| First Gulf War | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 114 |
| 35 to 54 | 54 |
| 75+ | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 251 | 4.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.2%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
47.6%
Born in Travelers Rest
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
2.41%
Non Citizen
1.1%
Naturalized
96.49% of Travelers Rest residents were born in the United States, with 47.6% having been born in South Carolina. 2.41% 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 | 10,613 | 310 | 3.01% |
| 2028 | 10,303 | 311 | 3.11% |
| 2027 | 9,992 | 311 | 3.21% |
| 2026 | 9,681 | 310 | 3.31% |
| 2025 | 9,371 | 311 | 3.43% |
| 2024 | 9,060 | 310 | 3.54% |
| 2023 | 8,750 | 267 | 3.15% |
| 2022 | 8,483 | 614 | 7.8% |
| 2021 | 7,869 | 51 | 0.65% |
| 2020 | 7,818 | -227 | -2.82% |
| 2019 | 8,045 | 86 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 7,959 | 138 | 1.76% |
| 2017 | 7,821 | 65 | 0.84% |
| 2016 | 7,756 | 60 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 7,696 | 82 | 1.08% |
| 2014 | 7,614 | 82 | 1.09% |
| 2013 | 7,532 | 64 | 0.86% |
| 2012 | 7,468 | 79 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 7,389 | 76 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 7,313 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,099 | 1,030 | 33.56% |
| 1990 | 3,069 | 52 | 1.72% |
| 1980 | 3,017 | -7,596 | -71.57% |