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Greenwood Micro

Greenwood, SC · 2 counties · 93,646 residents · 946.799 sq mi
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Greenwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,602. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,917.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
93,646
+1%since 2000
from 92,438 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
99 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 98 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+17%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K86K89K93K96K1990201020202024Greenwood
202494K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,602
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,117 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,093
+55%since 2000
from $16,858 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,917
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,943 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$732
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+38%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(60,286)
Black31.1%(28,772)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2,119)
Asian0.6%(519)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(54,161)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(57,369)
Black28.8%(27,004)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(5,172)
Asian0.8%(749)
Other1.5%(1,405)
Diversity Score64.8%(60,682)
Segregation Score33.7%(31,594)
Diversity Score
65
+11%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
34
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

GreenwoodCENTRAL22,745
What's inside

2 component counties

Greenwood CountyCENTRAL70,379Abbeville County24,836
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenwood, SC?

Greenwood, SC has about 93,646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, SC?

The typical household in Greenwood, SC earns about $41,602 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenwood, SC expensive?

In Greenwood, SC, the median home is worth about $120,917, and the typical rent is about $732 a month.

How educated are people in Greenwood, SC?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greenwood, SC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenwood, SC?

About 19.0% of people in Greenwood, SC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenwood, SC grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenwood, SC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,217 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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