Greer City, South Carolina
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 16843 people, 6714 households, and 4510 families residing in the city. The population density was 1044.5 people per square mile (403.28/kmē), it would be the 106th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. There were 7386 housing units at an average density of 457.9 per square mile (176.8/kmē). The average household size was 2.47 people, and the average family size was 2.99 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 33.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males. The median age of the city's population was 33.7 years, the median age of male residents at 31.9 and the median age of female residents at 35.5. The racial makeup of the city was 73.39% White, 19.49% Black or African American, 0.22% American Indian, 1.16% Asian, 0.06% Native Hawaiian, 1.26% from two or more races and 4.42% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $33140, it would be the 148th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The median income for a family in the city was $41864, it is the 126th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of South Carolina. The per capita income for the city was $17546, it is South Carolina's 125th wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $21848, Males had a median income of $27753 versus $17276 for females.
In 2000, 3706 pupils and students, of which 46.6% are male and 53.4% are female, 22% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6.66% nursery or pri school, 7.37% kindergarten, 49.03% elementary school, 21.05% high school and 15.89% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 16843 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 17596 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 17741 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 18303 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 19011 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 19670 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 20465 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 21386 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 22358 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 23352 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 24557 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 111 | 136 | 247 |
| Kindergarten | 152 | 121 | 273 |
| Elementary school | 838 | 979 | 1817 |
| High school | 362 | 418 | 780 |
| College or graduate school | 264 | 325 | 589 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greer city, South Carolina | $33140 | $41864 | $17546 |
| Greenville County, South Carolina | $41149 | $50332 | $22081 |
| South Carolina, United States | $37082 | $44227 | $18795 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |