Easley, SC Demographics

A map of Easley's Population by Race

Easley, South Carolina had a population of 22,921 in 2020. It was 75.7% White, 11.7% Black, 1.2% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Easley, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Easley is the 26th most populous. 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's White Population

17,340 residents of Easley identify as White, or 75.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Easley larger than the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Easley is ranked #131 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Easley is more White than neighboring Powdersville (75% White), and Welcome (40.3% White). Easley is less White than neighboring Arial (81% White), Liberty (83% White), and Dacusville (92.5% White).

Easley's Black Population

2,680 residents of Easley identify as Black, or 11.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Easley less than the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Easley is ranked #347 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Easley is more Black than neighboring Arial (4.4% Black), Powdersville (9.2% Black), Liberty (6.3% Black), and Dacusville (0.3% Black). Easley is less Black than neighboring Welcome (28.9% Black).

Easley's Asian Population

268 residents of Easley identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Easley roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Easley is ranked #117 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Easley is more Asian than neighboring Arial (0.4% Asian), Liberty (0.5% Asian), Dacusville (0.5% Asian), and Welcome (0.4% Asian). Easley is less Asian than neighboring Powdersville (5.1% Asian).

Easley's Hispanic Population

1,555 residents of Easley identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Easley roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Easley is ranked #115 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Easley is more Hispanic than neighboring Powdersville (6.5% Hispanic), Liberty (4.3% Hispanic), and Dacusville (1.3% Hispanic). Easley is less Hispanic than neighboring Arial (8.1% Hispanic), and Welcome (26.1% Hispanic).

Easley's Native American/Other Population

129 residents of Easley identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Easley roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Easley is ranked #239 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Easley is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dacusville (0% Native American/Other). Easley is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arial (0.8% Native American/Other), Powdersville (1% Native American/Other), and Liberty (1.1% Native American/Other).

Easley's Multiracial Population

949 residents of Easley identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Easley roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Easley is ranked #153 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Easley is more Multiracial than neighboring Powdersville (3.2% Multiracial), and Welcome (3.8% Multiracial). Easley is less Multiracial than neighboring Arial (5.2% Multiracial), Liberty (4.7% Multiracial), and Dacusville (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.