Greer City (East) PUMA, SC

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2021 Population

195,457

3.3% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

0.746% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

10.6%

4.52% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$64,024

7.68% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,600

6.29% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Greer City (East) PUMA, SC had a population of 195k people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $64,024. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC grew from 189,213 to 195,457, a 3.3% increase and its median household income grew from $59,460 to $64,024, a 7.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (77%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.53%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.11%).

9.62% of the households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97% of the residents in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was $170,600, and the homeownership rate was 80.8%.

Most people in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was 2 cars per household.

Greer City (East) PUMA, SC borders Shelby City PUMA, NC, Greer City (North & West) & Taylors (Central & East) PUMA, SC, Wade Hampton & Berea PUMA, SC, Simpsonville, Laurens & Clinton Cities PUMA, SC, Spartanburg City PUMA, SC, and Cherokee, Newberry, Chester & Union Counties PUMA, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Greer City (East) PUMA, SC is home to a population of 195k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.05% of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC residents were born outside of the country (11.8k people).

In 2021, there were 6.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (150k people) in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 24k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.47k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC are Spanish (8,106 households), Russian (3,122 households), and Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages (1,781 households).

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

96.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was 96.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
150k ± 2.29k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
24k ± 1.36k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.47k ± 735

5.67%

Hispanic Population

11.1k people

5.67% of the people in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC are hispanic (11.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

6.05%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

5.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.1k people

As of 2021, 6.05% of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC residents (11.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was 5.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,106 households (4.41%)
Russian
3,122 households (1.7%)
Ukrainian or Other Slavic Languages
1,781 households (0.968%)

9.62% of the households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was Spanish. 4.41% of the households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,009 ± 504
Gulf War (2001-)
2,564 ± 494
Gulf War (1990s)
1,447 ± 288

Greer City (East) PUMA, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC employs 86.5k people. The largest industries in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC are Elementary & secondary schools (5,595 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,133 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,903 people), and the highest paying industries are Commercial, industrial & other intangible assets rental & leasing ($197,526), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($117,528), and Computer Systems Design ($100,680).

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

38,779

Women

46.7%

44,247

Men

53.3%

The workforce of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC in 2020 was 83,026 people, with 46.7% woman, and 53.3% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC.

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Occupations

86.5k

2021 Value

4.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.21%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 4.21%, from 83k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,555 people), Other assemblers and fabricators (2,080 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,062 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

86.5k

2021 Value

4.21%

1 Year growth

± 4.21%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC grew at a rate of 4.21%, from 83k employees to 86.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,595 people), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing (5,133 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,903 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC, though some of these residents may live in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,439

Median earning men ± $2,326

$33,717

Median earning women ± $1,171

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,190), Manufacturing ($56,484), and Public Administration ($53,344).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($45,712), Information ($45,127), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,118).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Greer City (East) PUMA, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.11%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (43.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.11%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.943% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.813% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (49.2k), Some college (33.6k), and Secondary Education (23.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was $170,600 in 2021, which is 0.697 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $160,500 to $170,600, a 6.29% increase. The homeownership rate in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC is 80.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC have an average commute time of 25.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC is $64,024. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

Property

$170,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,494

$59,155

Median Property Taxes

±$1,998

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greer City (East) PUMA, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80.8% of the housing units in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was Mount Pleasant Town PUMA, SC with a value of $82,343, followed by Charleston City PUMA, SC and York County (West & Outside Rock Hill City) PUMA, SC, with respective values of $77,240 and $74,702.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,024

Median Household Income

± $2,433

73.2k

Number of Households

± 2,386

In 2021, the median household income of the 73.2k households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC grew to $64,024 from the previous year's value of $59,460.

The following chart displays the households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.426

2021 Wage GINI in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC

0.424

2020 Wage GINI in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC

In 2021, the income inequality in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was 0.426 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.535% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Greer City (East) PUMA, SC was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.1%)
Carpooled (8.93%)
Worked At Home (6.33%)

In 2021, 83.1% of workers in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.93%) and those who worked at home (6.33%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC have a shorter commute time (25.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.92% of the workforce in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC (20.4k out of 193k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.5% of the population of Greer City (East) PUMA, SC has health coverage, with 49.9% on employee plans, 13.8% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 1.81% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.7% were men and 51.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.51%

Uninsured

49.9%

Employer Coverage

13.8%

Medicaid

13%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

1.81%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC declined by 3.8% from 9.89% to 9.51%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greer City (East) PUMA, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.