Greenville County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in South Carolina

The population of Greenville County, South Carolina is 537,575 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $74,624, the median home value is $273,900, and the median age is 38.5.

The population of Greenville County has grown 26.1% since 2010 (452,688 → 570,745), a +1.67% annualized rate.

Greenville County within South Carolina · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

537,575

Population

+1.67%

Annual growth

684

People / sq mi

$74,624

Median Income

$273,900

Median Home Value

Greenville County covers 786 sq mi of land at 684.0 people per square mile.

About Greenville County, SC

Greenville County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 537,575. It ranks #1 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 38.5, in line with the national median. The population is 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

The median household income in Greenville County is $74,624, near the US median of $74,580. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $273,900, with monthly rent averaging $1,198. The homeownership rate of 68.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Greenville County reflects 40.0% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.4% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.9 minutes each way.

Greenville County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Greenville County had a population of 452,688 in 2010 and 570,745 in 2024, a 26.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 570,745 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.67%.

570,745

Population (2024)

452,688

Population (2010)

570,745

Peak (2024)

1.67%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	452,688	-	-	estimate
2011	458,972	+6,284	+1.39%	estimate
2012	466,172	+7,200	+1.57%	estimate
2013	473,196	+7,024	+1.51%	estimate
2014	481,737	+8,541	+1.80%	estimate
2015	491,218	+9,481	+1.97%	estimate
2016	499,595	+8,377	+1.71%	estimate
2017	507,484	+7,889	+1.58%	estimate
2018	515,572	+8,088	+1.59%	estimate
2019	524,748	+9,176	+1.78%	estimate
2020	527,266	+2,518	+0.48%	estimate
2021	534,675	+7,409	+1.41%	estimate
2022	548,447	+13,772	+2.58%	estimate
2023	559,696	+11,249	+2.05%	estimate
2024	570,745	+11,049	+1.97%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	68.2%
Black or African American	16.8%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.5

Median Age

51.3%

Female

48.7%

Male

16.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

6.1%

25–34

13.9%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

12.5%

55–59

6.1%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

9.8%

75–84

5.0%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 16.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$74,624+$7,806 vs state
Mean household income	$104,150
Per-capita income	$42,299
Poverty rate	7.9%-2.2% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.8%
Employment-to-population	62.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.2%

Manufacturing

15.9%

Finance & real estate

13.8%

Education & health care

8.6%

Construction

6.9%

Information

6.7%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.8%

Retail trade

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Greenville County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

75.8%

Public transit

12.4%

Work from home

23.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$273,900+$37,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,198

Median rent

68.8%

Homeownership rate

233,254

Total housing units

92.5%

Occupied

7.5%

Vacant

31.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.9%

With health insurance

95.3%

With broadband internet

40.3%

Foreign-born

6.9%

Veterans (18+)

12.4%

With a disability

87.2%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.5%

High School+

40.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

Charleston (152,014)Columbia (138,019)North Charleston (117,460)Mount Pleasant (92,662)Rock Hill (74,769)Greenville (71,755)Summerville (51,262)Goose Creek (46,964)Sumter (43,065)Florence (40,205)All South Carolina cities →

Other counties in South Carolina

Richland County (418,725)Charleston County (414,711)Horry County (368,937)Spartanburg County (338,096)Lexington County (300,370)York County (288,559)Berkeley County (238,723)Anderson County (207,218)Beaufort County (192,123)Aiken County (171,949)All South Carolina counties →

Part of South Carolina

South Carolina demographic profile All South Carolina data →

Metro areas in South Carolina

Charlotte (2,712,818)Greenville (945,301)Columbia (839,868)Charleston (817,756)Augusta (618,022)Myrtle Beach (368,937)Spartanburg (365,086)Hilton Head Island (222,781)All US metros →

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Common questions about Greenville County, SC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greenville County, South Carolina has a population of 537,575 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 684 people per square mile.

The population of Greenville County has grown 26.1% since 2010 (452,688 → 570,745), a +1.67% annualized rate.

The median household income in Greenville County, South Carolina is $74,624, with mean (average) household income of $104,150 and per-capita income of $42,299. 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Greenville County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (68.2%), Black or African American (16.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Greenville County, South Carolina is 38.5 years. Residents are 51.3% female and 48.7% male.

The median home value in Greenville County is $273,900 and median monthly rent is $1,198. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 233,254 total housing units, 7.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Greenville County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

Charleston is among the largest cities associated with Greenville County, South Carolina, with a population of 152,014.