City · South Carolina
Mauldin, South Carolina
Mauldin, city, in Greenville County, South Carolina. Mauldin had 31,465 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 27.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 24,724 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 27,055 (±47). GEOID 4545115.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,465
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 24,724 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,055 ±47
Median household income
$82,331
±$4,169 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$258,500
±$11,279 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,490
±$92 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Mauldin and what county is it in?
Mauldin is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina. It covers 12.4 square miles of land, 1,991 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mauldin is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mauldin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,465 people lived in Mauldin on July 1, 2025, up 27.0% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 24,724 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 27,055 (±47).
| Measure | Mauldin | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,055 ±47 | 548,166 | +1,838 |
| Households | 11,656 ±462 | 220,565 | +1,688 |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.09 | 2.43 | −0.22 |
| Housing units | 11,907 ±462 | 238,260 | +1,351 |
Mauldin's population since 2000
From 15,224 in 2000 to 31,465 in 2025: up 106.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Mauldin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mauldin?
The median resident of Mauldin is 40.9 years old; 19.7% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 59.3%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 23.6%. 6.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mauldin | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.9 ±1.7 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.7% ±1.8 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±2.4 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±2.1 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.2% ±3.7 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 59.3% ±4.5 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 23.6% ±3.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.6 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.9% ±2.1 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.2% ±2.1 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7% ±1.8 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.2% ±1.9 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±2.0 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 38.7% ±3.7 pts | 41.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.8% ±2.5 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.7% ±4.2 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.6% ±2.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mauldin earn?
Half of Mauldin's 11,656 households earn less than $82,331 a year (±$4,169), against $76,932 in Greenville County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $83,515 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mauldin | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,331 ±$4,169 | $76,932 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,166 ±$6,344 | $106,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,015 ±$2,594 | $43,319 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.4% ±2.5 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.2% ±5.7 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.8% ±3.9 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±1.2 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.1% ±2.0 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mauldin?
Owners occupy 68.0% of Mauldin's occupied homes and renters 32.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $258,500 by its owner (±$11,279). The median renter pays $1,490 a month including utilities, and 29.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mauldin | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $258,500 ±$11,279 | $299,000 | +$56,912 |
| Median gross rent | $1,490 ±$92 | $1,262 | +$257 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 29.5% ±9.3 pts | 40.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,372 ±$64 | $1,561 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.0% ±4.7 pts | 68.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.0% ±4.7 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 11,907 ±462 | 238,260 | +1,351 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.5% ±4.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.3% ±2.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2% ±3.4 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Mauldin building?
Builders took permits for 802 new housing units in Mauldin in 2025 (712 in single-family houses), 25.5 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Mauldin work and get to work?
74.0% of Mauldin's workers drive alone and 16.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Mauldin | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±3.3 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±2.2 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.0% ±4.7 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.4% ±4.2 pts | 14.4% | +12.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±1.4 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mauldin?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Mauldin, and 7 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,296 (Tract 29.03) to $84,538 (Tract 29.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 28.11Greenville County | 11,142 | $80,845 |
| Tract 29.03Greenville County | 7,109 | $75,296 |
| Tract 29.04Greenville County | 7,009 | $82,308 |
| Tract 29.05Greenville County | 5,164 | $84,538 |
| Tract 28.12Greenville County | 7,337 | $106,550 |
| Tract 30.14Greenville County | 7,062 | $96,422 |
| Tract 33.04Greenville County | 11,211 | $71,193 |
| Tract 29.01Greenville County | 6,470 | $66,921 |
| Tract 28.19Greenville County | 4,791 | $90,878 |
| Tract 30.10Greenville County | 8,483 | $96,308 |
| Tract 30.05Greenville County | 3,228 | $77,731 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mauldin) · Census block assignment files
How does Mauldin compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Mauldin is the 1,313th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Mauldin ranks 40th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 18th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 9th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th | 261 |
| Median household income | 40th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 48th | 259 |
| Median home value | 68th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 25th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 191st | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th | 226 |
| Median age | 96th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 123rd | 258 |
| Work from home | 26th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 199th | 261 |
Mauldin's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Mauldin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mauldin?
9 of the 57 figures for Mauldin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mauldin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Mauldin.