Easley is a city located in Pickens County South Carolina. Easley has a 2024 population of 27,503. Easley is currently growing at a rate of 4.23% annually and its population has increased by 19.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,035 in 2020.
The average household income in Easley is $98,750 with a poverty rate of 12.66%. The median age in Easley is 42.8 years: 40.8 years for males, and 44.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Easley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,175 | 82.88% |
| Black or African American | 2,328 | 10.06% |
| Two or more races | 844 | 3.65% |
| Other race | 475 | 2.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 139 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 138 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.16% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,252 | 2.23 | 69 | 31 |
| Married | 4,949 | 2.83 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Non Family | 3,923 | 1.18 | 50.9 | 49.1 |
| Female | 1,056 | 2.94 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Male | 324 | 3.52 | 46.6 | 53.4 |
2.81
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
69.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,731 | 10.01% |
| Associates Degree | 1,853 | 10.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,917 | 16.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,596 | 15.02% |
| High School Graduate | 4,661 | 26.96% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 468 | 2.71% |
| Some College | 3,063 | 17.72% |
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 | 14,369 | 12,806 | 4,793 |
| Black | 1,738 | 1,283 | 469 |
| Hispanic | 758 | 597 | 110 |
| 2+ Races | 477 | 380 | 156 |
| Other Race | 343 | 311 | 36 |
| Asian | 90 | 90 | 31 |
| Native American | 23 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,011 | $61,667 | $47,168 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,479 | $104,511 | $68,247 |
| High School Graduate | $33,438 | $38,232 | $29,159 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,948 | $21,688 | $23,148 |
| Overall | $44,203 | $59,306 | $35,339 |
| Some College | $42,559 | $62,163 | $33,004 |
$44,203
Average Earnings
$59,306
Average Male
$35,339
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.47% of Easley residents speak only English, while 5.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,533 | 2,108 | 11.37% |
| Black | 2,269 | 423 | 18.64% |
| Hispanic | 1,254 | 246 | 19.62% |
| Other | 463 | 158 | 34.13% |
| Multiple | 844 | 101 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 138 | 7 | 5.07% |
12.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.44%
Male Poverty Rate
14.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Easley is Other, with 34.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Easley is Asian, with 5.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.55% |
| High School | 13.81% |
| Some College | 8.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 48.78% |
| Female Unemployed | 23.71% |
| Female Employed | 7.57% |
| Male Employed | 3.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,151 | $133,131 |
| Households | $62,551 | $98,750 |
| Married Families | $99,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,611 | $40,363 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,268
Number of Veterans
1,114
Male Veterans
154
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 543 |
| First Gulf War | 278 |
| Second Gulf War | 202 |
| Korea | 57 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 471 |
| 75+ | 302 |
| 35 to 54 | 236 |
| 55 to 64 | 232 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,172 | 7.43% |
| Black | 73 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 4.98% |
| Asian | 9 | 8.41% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 6 | 16.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
60.82%
Born in Easley
95.71%
Native Born
4.29%
Foreign Born
1.95%
Non Citizen
2.35%
Naturalized
95.71% of Easley residents were born in the United States, with 60.82% having been born in South Carolina. 1.95% 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 | 33,088 | 1,117 | 3.49% |
| 2028 | 31,971 | 1,117 | 3.62% |
| 2027 | 30,854 | 1,117 | 3.76% |
| 2026 | 29,737 | 1,117 | 3.9% |
| 2025 | 28,620 | 1,117 | 4.06% |
| 2024 | 27,503 | 1,117 | 4.23% |
| 2023 | 26,386 | 1,925 | 7.87% |
| 2022 | 24,461 | 1,109 | 4.75% |
| 2021 | 23,352 | 317 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 23,035 | 1,663 | 7.78% |
| 2019 | 21,372 | 198 | 0.94% |
| 2018 | 21,174 | 101 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 21,073 | 323 | 1.56% |
| 2016 | 20,750 | 169 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 20,581 | 130 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 20,451 | 309 | 1.53% |
| 2013 | 20,142 | 57 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 20,085 | -52 | -0.26% |
| 2011 | 20,137 | 69 | 0.34% |
| 2010 | 20,068 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,754 | 2,559 | 16.84% |
| 1990 | 15,195 | 931 | 6.53% |
| 1980 | 14,264 | 3,089 | 27.64% |
| 1970 | 11,175 | 2,892 | 34.91% |
| 1960 | 8,283 | 1,967 | 31.14% |
| 1950 | 6,316 | 1,133 | 21.86% |
| 1940 | 5,183 | 297 | 6.08% |
| 1930 | 4,886 | 1,318 | 36.94% |
| 1920 | 3,568 | 585 | 19.61% |
| 1910 | 2,983 | 2,583 | 645.75% |
| 1900 | 400 | -32,688 | -98.79% |