Travelers Rest, SC Demographics

A map of Travelers Rest's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,765	6,004	68.9%	77.1%
Black	1,365	879	16.3%	11.3%
Hispanic	596	391	7.1%	5.0%
Multiracial	425	300	5.1%	3.9%
Native American/Other	167	63	2.0%	0.8%
Asian	52	151	0.6%	1.9%

Travelers Rest, South Carolina has an estimated population of 8,370, an increase from the 7,788 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.9% White, 16.3% Black, 7.1% Hispanic, 5.1% Multiracial, 2.0% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Travelers Rest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Travelers Rest has become considerably more 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 Travelers Rest, that probability was 38.9% in 2020 and 49.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Travelers Rest is ranked the 73rd 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). Travelers Rest was ranked the 76th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Travelers Rest's White Population

5,765 residents of Travelers Rest, or 68.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Travelers Rest is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Travelers Rest ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Travelers Rest's White population has declined by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Travelers Rest's population has decreased from 77.1% to 68.9%.

Travelers Rest is more White than neighboring Sans Souci (63.3% White), Berea (43.1% White), City View (30.6% White), and Parker (32.1% White). Travelers Rest is less White than neighboring Slater-Marietta (88.5% White).

Travelers Rest's Black Population

1,365 residents of Travelers Rest, or 16.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Travelers Rest is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Travelers Rest ranks 350th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Travelers Rest's Black population has grown by an estimated 55.3%. Black residents' share of Travelers Rest's population has increased from 11.3% to 16.3%.

Travelers Rest is more Black than neighboring Sans Souci (14.6% Black), and Slater-Marietta (0.6% Black). Travelers Rest is less Black than neighboring Berea (19% Black), City View (34.2% Black), and Parker (23.1% Black).

Travelers Rest's Asian Population

52 residents of Travelers Rest, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Travelers Rest is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Travelers Rest ranks 79th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Travelers Rest's Asian population has declined by an estimated 65.6%. Asian residents' share of Travelers Rest's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.6%.

Travelers Rest is more Asian than neighboring Slater-Marietta (0% Asian), and Parker (0.5% Asian). Travelers Rest is less Asian than neighboring Sans Souci (1.4% Asian), Berea (1.4% Asian), and City View (0.9% Asian).

Travelers Rest's Hispanic Population

596 residents of Travelers Rest, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Travelers Rest is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Travelers Rest ranks 180th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Travelers Rest's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Travelers Rest's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.1%.

Travelers Rest is more Hispanic than neighboring Slater-Marietta (0.3% Hispanic). Travelers Rest is less Hispanic than neighboring Sans Souci (15.4% Hispanic), Berea (32.2% Hispanic), City View (33.4% Hispanic), and Parker (34.6% Hispanic).

Travelers Rest's Native American/Other Population

167 residents of Travelers Rest, or 2.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Travelers Rest is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Travelers Rest ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Travelers Rest's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 165.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Travelers Rest's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.0%.

Travelers Rest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sans Souci (0.4% Native American/Other), Berea (1.7% Native American/Other), Slater-Marietta (1.6% Native American/Other), City View (0% Native American/Other), and Parker (0% Native American/Other).

Travelers Rest's Multiracial Population

425 residents of Travelers Rest, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Travelers Rest is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Travelers Rest ranks 191st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Travelers Rest's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Travelers Rest's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.1%.

Travelers Rest is more Multiracial than neighboring Sans Souci (4.9% Multiracial), Berea (2.7% Multiracial), and City View (0.9% Multiracial). Travelers Rest is less Multiracial than neighboring Slater-Marietta (9.1% Multiracial), and Parker (9.8% 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.