Easley, SC Demographics

A map of Easley's Population by Race

Easley, South Carolina has an estimated population of 24,841, an increase from the 22,921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 10.0% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Easley, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Easley has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Easley, that probability was 40.8% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Easley is ranked the 24th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Easley was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Easley's White Population

19,344 residents of Easley, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Easley is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Easley ranks 131st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easley's White population has grown by an estimated 11.6%. White residents' share of Easley's population has increased from 75.7% to 77.9%.

Easley is more White than neighboring Liberty (71.2% White), and Welcome (46.5% White). Easley is less White than neighboring Arial (85.6% White), Powdersville (78.8% White), and Dacusville (97% White).

Easley's Black Population

1,837 residents of Easley, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Easley is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Easley ranks 347th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easley's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.5%. Black residents' share of Easley's population has decreased from 11.7% to 7.4%.

Easley is more Black than neighboring Arial (0% Black), and Dacusville (0% Black). Easley is less Black than neighboring Powdersville (10.6% Black), Liberty (12.5% Black), and Welcome (29% Black).

Easley's Asian Population

158 residents of Easley, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Easley is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Easley ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easley's Asian population has declined by an estimated 41.0%. Asian residents' share of Easley's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

Easley is more Asian than neighboring Dacusville (0% Asian), and Welcome (0.2% Asian). Easley is less Asian than neighboring Arial (1% Asian), Powdersville (1.4% Asian), and Liberty (1.5% Asian).

Easley's Hispanic Population

2,490 residents of Easley, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Easley is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Easley ranks 117th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easley's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 60.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Easley's population has increased from 6.8% to 10.0%.

Easley is more Hispanic than neighboring Arial (4.3% Hispanic), Powdersville (4.8% Hispanic), Liberty (9.5% Hispanic), and Dacusville (0% Hispanic). Easley is less Hispanic than neighboring Welcome (20.4% Hispanic).

Easley's Native American/Other Population

186 residents of Easley, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Easley is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Easley ranks 286th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easley's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Easley's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Easley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arial (0% Native American/Other), Powdersville (0.3% Native American/Other), Liberty (0% Native American/Other), and Welcome (0% Native American/Other). Easley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dacusville (3% Native American/Other).

Easley's Multiracial Population

826 residents of Easley, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Easley is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Easley ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Easley's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Easley's population has decreased from 4.1% to 3.3%.

Easley is more Multiracial than neighboring Dacusville (0% Multiracial). Easley is less Multiracial than neighboring Arial (9.1% Multiracial), Powdersville (4.2% Multiracial), Liberty (5.3% Multiracial), and Welcome (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.