Greenwood County, South Carolina

SC · FIPS 45047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 69,489 #791 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $52,830 -29.7% #2,609 / 3,222
19th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,097 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $180,500 -36.0% #1,634 / 3,222
49th
Median Gross Rent $898 -22.8% #1,456 / 3,222
55th
Poverty Rate 15.1% +19.7% #1,959 / 3,222
39th

Demographics

Greenwood County has a population of 69,489, making it the #791 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Greenwood County is $52,830, ranking #2,609 out of 3,222 counties — 29.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 5.5%.

Median Household Income
$52,830 −29.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,609 of 3,222
19th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,408 −23.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,194 of 3,222
32th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.1% +19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,959 of 3,222
39th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.5% +3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,298 of 3,222
29th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7% −26.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,272 of 3,222
61th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.7 min −17.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,401 of 3,222
25th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Greenwood County is $180,500 (-36.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $898/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.0%.

Median Home Value
$180,500 −36.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,634 of 3,222
49th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$898 −22.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,456 of 3,222
55th percentile
Homeownership Rate
67.0% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,569 of 3,222
20th percentile
67.0% Homeownership

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Health

92.6% of residents in Greenwood County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.

92.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.6% +1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,511 of 3,222
53th percentile

About Greenwood County, South Carolina

Greenwood County, South Carolina has a total population of 69,489, making it the 791st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Greenwood County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Greenwood County is $52,830, which ranks #2,609 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 29.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5%.

The median home value in Greenwood County is $180,500, 36.0% below the national median. Renters in Greenwood County pay a median gross rent of $898 per month. The homeownership rate is 67.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Greenwood County, 24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.7 min.

Greenwood County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (31.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%).

All data for Greenwood 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.