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 $77,950 with a poverty rate of 22.47%. The median age in Travelers Rest is 21.9 years: 21.2 years for males, and 22.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Travelers Rest was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,171 | 75.84% |
| Black or African American | 1,274 | 15.66% |
| Two or more races | 322 | 3.96% |
| Other race | 310 | 3.81% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.74% |
| 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 | 2,334 | 2.44 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Married | 1,060 | 2.85 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Non Family | 792 | 1.25 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Female | 403 | 3.32 | 31.3 | 68.7 |
| Male | 79 | 4.48 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 250 | 6.96% |
| Associates Degree | 287 | 7.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 953 | 26.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 679 | 18.89% |
| High School Graduate | 548 | 15.25% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 127 | 3.53% |
| Some College | 750 | 20.87% |
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 | 2,916 | 2,723 | 1,479 |
| Black | 467 | 346 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 77 | 61 |
| 2+ Races | 126 | 103 | 50 |
| Other Race | 85 | 45 | 45 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.38%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,050 | $87,582 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,818 | $66,818 | $73,750 |
| High School Graduate | $23,860 | $0 | $23,525 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,036 | $46,214 | $29,330 |
| Overall | $50,101 | $72,019 | $38,667 |
| Some College | $48,271 | $75,700 | $37,813 |
$50,101
Average Earnings
$72,019
Average Male
$38,667
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.83% of Travelers Rest residents speak only English, while 7.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,015 | 580 | 57.14% |
| White | 4,126 | 361 | 8.75% |
| Other | 298 | 273 | 91.61% |
| Hispanic | 321 | 154 | 47.98% |
| Multiple | 241 | 67 | 27.8% |
22.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.7%
Male Poverty Rate
23.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Travelers Rest is Other, with 91.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Travelers Rest is White, with 8.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.74% |
| High School | 23.91% |
| Some College | 13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.1% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 15.02% |
| Male Employed | 8.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,357 | $92,322 |
| Households | $49,655 | $77,950 |
| Married Families | $104,773 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,587 | $48,220 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.5%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
248
Number of Veterans
222
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 148 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 112 |
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 55 to 64 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 4.73% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
42.66%
Born in Travelers Rest
95.61%
Native Born
4.39%
Foreign Born
3.2%
Non Citizen
1.19%
Naturalized
95.61% of Travelers Rest residents were born in the United States, with 42.66% having been born in South Carolina. 3.2% 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% |