Population 69,489 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Greenwood County
Household size in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.53 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.48 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Greenwood County run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.57, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.2 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.1 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
At 39.9, the median age in Greenwood County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.2, mirroring the country. Greenwood County is younger than the great majority of South Carolina counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.1% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Greenwood County (14.2%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Greenwood County
Renters in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 34.5% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Greenwood County rent their homes (33.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in South Carolina overall (28.1%). Among homeowners, 52.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
A few more homes sit empty in Greenwood County than nationally: 12.3%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1976 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Greenwood County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1976, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in South Carolina overall, where the median home dates to 1991. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other South Carolina county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $613 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $645 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $753 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $941 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$327 | +$514 | +$606 |
Rent in Greenwood County runs $941 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $327 a month since 2006–10, up 53%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Greenwood County
Bachelor's degrees in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Greenwood County: 24.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.2% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.5% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.7% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Greenwood County have finished high school as nationally: 88.7%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Greenwood County
| Period | Greenwood County | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.9%, unemployment in Greenwood County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in South Carolina as a whole (4.9%). Unemployment is down 4.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Greenwood County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood County | 2.44 | 39.9 | 14.2% | 33.0% | 12.3% | 1976 | $941 | 24.3% | 88.7% | 5.9% |
| Abbeville County | 2.46 | 43.6 | 11.0% | 21.9% | 16.7% | 1980 | $826 | 19.8% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| Newberry County | 2.47 | 41.5 | 13.8% | 26.9% | 17.1% | 1978 | $912 | 22.8% | 84.9% | 5.2% |
| Elbert County | 2.46 | 43.4 | 12.6% | 29.1% | 13.0% | 1978 | $787 | 16.6% | 86.6% | 4.0% |
| Hart County | 2.45 | 43.8 | 10.1% | 22.2% | 15.4% | 1987 | $918 | 20.6% | 85.3% | 3.6% |
| Franklin County | 2.70 | 39.8 | 12.5% | 22.8% | 17.0% | 1988 | $833 | 18.4% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| Fairfield County | 2.24 | 48.0 | 12.6% | 25.4% | 16.7% | 1985 | $1,092 | 15.3% | 85.1% | 6.7% |
| Madison County | 2.80 | 40.2 | 13.6% | 23.1% | 10.0% | 1991 | $962 | 21.6% | 83.5% | 3.8% |
| Banks County | 2.82 | 41.9 | 7.9% | 21.3% | 8.6% | 1994 | $915 | 19.0% | 83.4% | 3.3% |
| Jackson County | 3.01 | 38.5 | 8.2% | 20.7% | 7.6% | 2002 | $1,375 | 29.4% | 89.6% | 3.2% |
| Kershaw County | 2.55 | 42.2 | 11.0% | 18.0% | 10.4% | 1991 | $1,045 | 24.6% | 89.3% | 4.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Greenwood County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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