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Greenwood

South Carolina · 22,545 residents · 16.679 sq mi
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Greenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,970. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,600. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,545
+2%since 2000
from 22,071 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,352 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K21K22K23K24K1990201020202024Greenwood
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,970
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,284 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,452
+36%since 2000
from $14,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 51.0% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+12%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(10,328)
Black45.1%(9,957)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,440)
Asian0.8%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score70.9%(15,637)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.9%(9,001)
Black43.4%(9,787)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(2,827)
Asian1.1%(240)
Other1%(235)
Diversity Score77.6%(17,502)
Diversity Score
78
+10%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+76%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, South Carolina?

Greenwood, South Carolina has about 22,545 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, South Carolina?

The typical household in Greenwood, South Carolina earns about $32,970 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, South Carolina expensive?

In Greenwood, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,600, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, South Carolina?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, South Carolina?

About 28.9% of people in Greenwood, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,738 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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