Demographics & People — Travelers Rest, South Carolina
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,137 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~8,900 |
| Median Age | 22.0 |
| Total Households | 2,334 |
| Family Households | 1,542 |
| Average Household Size | 2.44 |
| Diversity Index | 0.3658 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,171 |
| Black or African American | 1,274 |
| Asian | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 426 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,344 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,219 |
| English | 1,052 |
| German | 804 |
| Irish | 702 |
| American | 622 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 363 |
| Italian | 356 |
| Welsh | 291 |
| Northern European | 261 |
Language
| English Only | 7,028 |
| Spanish | 389 |
| Population 5+ | 7,571 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 251 |
| Population 18+ | 6,038 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.5 minutes |
| Work from Home | 12.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Travelers Rest, South Carolina.