Greer, SC Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Greer?
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There are 37,010 residents in Greer, with a median age of 34.6. Of this, 49.55% are males and 50.45% are females. US-born citizens make up 82.69% of the resident pool in Greer, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.51%. Additionally, 8.8% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 30,224 people in Greer currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 30,224 people in Greer currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 37,010 | 5.3% |
| Male Population | 18,340 | 4.1% |
| Female Population | 18,670 | 6.5% |
Male population 49.55%
Female population 50.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34.6 | -2.0% |
| Citizen US Born | 30,602 | 5.7% |
| Citizen not US Born | 3,150 | 14.7% |
| Not Citizen | 3,258 | -5.8% |
Citizen US Born 82.69%
Citizen not US Born 8.51%
Not Citizen 8.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 241 | 17.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,831 | 5.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,955 | -10.4% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,245 | 13.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 30,224 | 6.1% |
Moved from Abroad 0.66%
Moved from Same County 7.76%
Moved from Same State 5.36%
Moved from Different State 3.41%
Same House as Last Year 82.81%
What are the employment statistics in Greer?
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White-collar workers make up 79.37% of the working population in Greer, while blue-collar employees account for 20.63%. There are also 1,863 entrepreneurs in Greer (10.03% of the workforce); 13,502 workers employed in private companies (72.72%); and 1,817 people working in governmental institutions (9.79%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 14,735 | 5.8% |
| Blue Collar | 3,831 | -3.6% |
White Collar 79.37%
Blue Collar 20.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,863 | 3.7% |
| Private Companies | 13,502 | 2.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,817 | 17.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 1,384 | 1.5% |
Self Employees 10.03%
Private Companies 72.72%
Governmental Workers 9.79%
Not for Profit Companies 7.45%
How many households are there in Greer?
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There are a total of 14,177 households in Greer, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 66.87% of these Greer households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.13%. Additionally, 40.4% of households have children and 59.6% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 14,177 | 6.6% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.5% |
| Family Households | 9,480 | 7.2% |
| Non-family Households | 4,697 | 5.6% |
Family Households 66.87%
Non-family Households 33.13%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 5,727 | 11.4% |
| Households without Children | 8,450 | 3.6% |
Households with Children 40.4%
Households without Children 59.6%
What are the median and average incomes in Greer?
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The average annual household income in Greer is $94,901, while the median household income sits at $73,534 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $94,901 | 9.7% |
| Median Household Income | $73,534 | 8.9% |
| People below Poverty Level | 3,842 | 11.3% |
| People above Poverty Level | 32,388 | 4.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Greer?
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There are 15,351 housing units in Greer, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2001. Of the 14,177 occupied housing units in Greer, 71.01% are owner-occupied, while 28.99% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $247,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,144 per month in Greer.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 71.59% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $247,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,144 per month in Greer.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,351 | 5.9% |
| Median Year Built | 2001 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 681 | -12.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 504 | -11.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 870 | 12.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,254 | 11.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 746 | -0.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 976 | -1.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2,031 | -8.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,443 | -1.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,251 | 29.8% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 595 | 118.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 14,177 | 6.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 10,067 | 10.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 4,110 | -1.3% |
Owner Occupied 71.01%
Renter Occupied 28.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 7,207 | 7.9% |
| Without Mortgage | 2,860 | 16.7% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $247,700 | 17.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $210,800 | 25.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,144 | 6.4% |
With Mortgage 71.59%
Without Mortgage 28.41%
What is the level of education in Greer?
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Approximately 31.9% of the population in Greer holds a high school degree (that's 8,612 residents), while 20.91% have attained a college certificate (7,075 locals) and 22.16% have a bachelor's degree (5,983 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 771 | -8.1% |
| Some High School | 8,612 | 4.3% |
| Some College | 7,075 | 2.9% |
| Associate Degree | 2,269 | 7.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5,983 | 4.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,718 | 15.0% |
No High School 2.86%
Some High School 31.9%
Some College 20.91%
Associate Degree 8.4%
Bachelor's Degree 22.16%
Graduate Degree 13.77%
What is the marital status of Greer residents?
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A total of 8,658 people in Greer have never been married (which represents 30.33% of the total population), while 15,162 of them are wedded (53.11%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 746 (2.61%) and 3,483 (12.2%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,658 | 4.7% |
| Married | 15,162 | 4.3% |
| Separated | 746 | 6.9% |
| Widowed | 1,245 | -8.4% |
| Divorced | 3,483 | 11.0% |
Never Married 30.33%
Married 53.11%
Separated 2.61%
Widowed 4.36%
Divorced 12.2%
What are the most common means of transportation in Greer?
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The top three means of transportation people in Greer use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 15,940 residents commute by car, 67 prefer going to work by walking and 22 by taxi cab.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 15,940 | 1.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6 | N/A |
| TaxiCab | 22 | -24.1% |
| Walk | 67 | -29.5% |
What is the median and average household income in Greer by zipcode?
topMethodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.