Greenwood County is home to 66,271 people in South Carolina. The typical home is worth $75,000, having risen by half since 1990. About 19% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Renters pay $440 a month at the median. The population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median household income is $34,702, under the $42,589 national median.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.7%(820)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)15.1%(524)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32.9%(1,141)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War5.1%(177)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.5%(16)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 3,467 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
Greenwood County, South Carolina has about 66,271 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
The typical household in Greenwood County, South Carolina earns about $34,702 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Greenwood County, South Carolina expensive?
In Greenwood County, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.
How educated are people in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood County, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
About 14.2% of people in Greenwood County, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.
Has Greenwood County, South Carolina grown since 1990?
Yes, Greenwood County, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,704 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.
