Greenville County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 548,166 #129 / 3,222
96th
Median Household Income $76,932 +2.4% #730 / 3,222
77th
Median Age 38.4 years -1.3% #2,512 / 3,222
22th
Median Home Value $299,000 +6.1% #632 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $1,262 +8.5% #463 / 3,222
86th
Poverty Rate 10.8% -14.1% #977 / 3,222
70th

Demographics

Greenville County has a population of 548,166, making it the #129 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

91.3%
Native Born
8.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Greenville County is $76,932, ranking #730 out of 3,222 counties — 2.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.8% and unemployment stands at 4.4%.

Median Household Income
$76,932 +2.4% vs nat'l
Rank #730 of 3,222
77th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,319 +5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #530 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.8% −14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #977 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.4% −17.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,548 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.3% +22.4% vs nat'l
Rank #244 of 3,222
92th percentile
Mean Commute Time
25.6 min −7.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,814 of 3,222
44th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Greenville County is $299,000 (+6.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,262/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.9%.

Median Home Value
$299,000 +6.1% vs nat'l
Rank #632 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,262 +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #463 of 3,222
86th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.9% +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,407 of 3,222
25th percentile
68.9% Homeownership

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Health

90.0% of residents in Greenville County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.

90.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.0% −1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,155 of 3,222
33th percentile

About Greenville County, South Carolina

Greenville County, South Carolina has a total population of 548,166, making it the 129th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greenville County is 38.4 years, which is 1.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Greenville County is $76,932, which ranks #730 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 2.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%.

The median home value in Greenville County is $299,000, 6.1% above the national median. Renters in Greenville County pay a median gross rent of $1,262 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Greenville County, 41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22.4% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.

Greenville County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 65.2% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (15.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.6%).

All data for Greenville County, South Carolina comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.