Greer, South Carolina
Greer: City between Greenville and Spartanburg counties in the US state of South Carolina
About
Greer is a city located in the county of Greenville in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 25,515. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 35,316 inhabitants.
The city was created 148 years ago in 1875.
Quick Facts about Greer
| Population : | 35,316 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | South Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Greenville County |
| Different from : | Jarir ibn Atiyah |
| Postal code : | 29650–29652 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 864 |
| Water as percent of area : | 10.11% |
| Land as percent of area : | 89.89% |
| Altitude : | 1,024 feet / 312 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1876 (148 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:51:32 (24th November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 27.75% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Greer is located at 34°56'19"N 82°13'37"W (34.9387300, -82.2270600).
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Demographics
The population of Greer increased by 27.75% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 25,515 | - | census |
| 2011 | 26,351 | 3.17% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 26,810 | 1.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 27,304 | 1.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 27,853 | 1.97% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,540 | 2.41% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,197 | 2.25% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 31,074 | 6.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 32,118 | 3.25% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,373 | 3.76% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 35,316 | 5.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,753 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,993 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 21,813 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,840 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.8% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.4% |
| White only, percent : | 85.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 3.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 15.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 76.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,841 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
Greer zip code is 29650.
County name: Greenville, County
fips: 45045
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 45.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,175 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $411 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $765 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,112 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.27 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 83.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 53,214 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 293,696 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 138,407 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 543,052 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $25,853 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,444 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,534 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,566 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 823 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 448 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 153 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,238 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 238 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,166 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,052.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 19.81 |
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2 Greer City Hall
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People born in Greer (11)
People born in Greer, including football coach David Bennett, mayor Grady Howard, basketball player Ray Smith, .
List
- Lee Bright (South Carolina State Senator) he was born in 21/03/1970
- Michael Roth (baseball player) he was born in 15/02/1990
- Tremayne Stephens (American football player) he was born in 16/04/1976
- Julian Mayfield (African-American actor, writer and director (1928-1984)) he was born in 06/06/1928
- Tommy Stringer (American politician) he was born in 01/01/1959
- Kaleigh Kurtz (American soccer player) she was born in 09/09/1994
- Ashley Trantham (American politician) she was born in 30/11/1973
- Chris Wooten (American politician) he was born in 28/08/1968
Schools in Greer
College & universities near Greer, SC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 376446 | Academy of Hair Technology | Greenville (SC) | 29615-2363 |
Stations (5)
Amtrak & bus stations near Greer, SC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| GAS | Gastonia | 350 Hancock Street | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Greenville County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greenville County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Greenville | 72,227 | The most populous city in Greenville County, South Carolina. |
| Mauldin | 25,562 | City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States |
| Simpsonville | 25,272 | City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Taylors | 21,617 | Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Wade Hampton | 20,622 | Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Gantt | 14,229 | Town |
| Five Forks | 14,140 | Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Fountain Inn | 10,905 | City in Greenville and Laurens counties in the state of South Carolina, United States |
| Travelers Rest | 8,202 | City in Greenville County, South Carolina, United States of America |
| Sans Souci | 7,869 | Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Welcome | 6,668 | City in Minnesota |
| Dunean | 3,671 | Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina |
| Judson | 2,050 | Census-designated place in Greenville County, South Carolina |
| City View | 1,345 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Greer distances to largest South Carolina cities
