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Greenwood County

South Carolina · 69,351 residents · 455.604 sq mi
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Greenwood County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,000. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69,351
+5%since 2000
from 66,271 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
152 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+15%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K62K65K68K71K1990201020202024Greenwood County
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,081
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,266
+51%since 2000
from $17,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.1%(42,489)
Black31.5%(20,893)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,902)
Asian0.7%(460)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.1%(39,799)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(40,625)
Black30%(20,820)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(4,749)
Asian1%(678)
Other1.3%(868)
Diversity Score67.6%(46,872)
Segregation Score35%(24,247)
Diversity Score
68
+13%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood County, South Carolina?

Greenwood County, South Carolina has about 69,351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Greenwood County, South Carolina earns about $41,081 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 $128,000, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood County, South Carolina?

About 24.1% 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 19.4% 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 9,784 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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18 census tracts
Census Tract 9702.02Census Tract 9702.01Census Tract 9707.02Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9701.02Census Tract 9703.01Census Tract 9708.01Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9704.02Census Tract 9701.01Census Tract 9703.03Census Tract 9708.02Census Tract 9703.04Census Tract 9704.01Census Tract 9707.01Census Tract 9709Census Tract 9710
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 29646ZIP 29649ZIP 29666ZIP 29653ZIP 29819
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