Greenwood County, South Carolina Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in South Carolina

The population of Greenwood County, South Carolina is 69,329 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in South Carolina. The median household income is $50,635, the median home value is $166,400, and the median age is 39.6.

The population of Greenwood County has grown 0.4% since 2010 (69,759 → 70,041), a +0.03% annualized rate.

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

69,329

Population

+0.03%

Annual growth

152

People / sq mi

$50,635

Median Income

$166,400

Median Home Value

Greenwood County covers 456 sq mi of land at 152.2 people per square mile.

About Greenwood County, SC

What sets Greenwood County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 3.9% versus 14.0% nationally. With 69,329 residents, Greenwood County is a county in South Carolina. It ranks #19 among counties in South Carolina by population.

The typical household earns $50,635, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 12.5%, close to the national 12.4%. Median home value is $166,400, with typical rent around $880.

Roughly 25.6% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Just 3.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Greenwood County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Greenwood County had a population of 69,759 in 2010 and 70,041 in 2024, a 0.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 70,963 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.03%.

Greenwood County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

70,041

Population (2024)

69,759

Population (2010)

70,963

Peak (2019)

0.03%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	69,759	-	-	estimate
2011	69,846	+87	+0.12%	estimate
2012	69,966	+120	+0.17%	estimate
2013	69,835	-131	-0.19%	estimate
2014	69,686	-149	-0.21%	estimate
2015	69,992	+306	+0.44%	estimate
2016	70,175	+183	+0.26%	estimate
2017	70,515	+340	+0.48%	estimate
2018	70,633	+118	+0.17%	estimate
2019	70,963	+330	+0.47%	estimate
2020	69,395	-1,568	-2.21%	estimate
2021	69,139	-256	-0.37%	estimate
2022	69,290	+151	+0.22%	estimate
2023	69,582	+292	+0.42%	estimate
2024	70,041	+459	+0.66%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	62.8%
Black or African American	31.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.6

Median Age

53.3%

Female

46.7%

Male

19.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.9%

5–9

7.3%

10–14

5.5%

15–19

6.9%

20–24

7.1%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

11.7%

55–59

6.3%

60–64

6.6%

65–74

10.8%

75–84

5.7%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 19.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,635$-16,183 vs state
Mean household income	$73,454
Per-capita income	$31,018
Poverty rate	12.5%+2.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	52.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

26.7%

Manufacturing

24.3%

Education & health care

8.2%

Finance & real estate

6.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.3%

Construction

4.9%

Retail trade

4.1%

Information

3.2%

The largest employment sector in Greenwood County is professional & business services, accounting for 26.7% of workers.

How residents commute

0.1%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

85.0%

Public transit

3.9%

Work from home

20.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$166,400$-70,300 vs state

Median home value

$880

Median rent

66.2%

Homeownership rate

31,549

Total housing units

88.0%

Occupied

12.0%

Vacant

33.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.1%

With health insurance

89.5%

With broadband internet

23.6%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

11.1%

With a disability

95.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.9%

High School+

25.6%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in South Carolina

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Other counties in South Carolina

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Part of South Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Greenwood County, South Carolina has a population of 69,329 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in South Carolina. Population density is 152 people per square mile.

The population of Greenwood County has grown 0.4% since 2010 (69,759 → 70,041), a +0.03% annualized rate.

The median household income in Greenwood County, South Carolina is $50,635, with mean (average) household income of $73,454 and per-capita income of $31,018. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Greenwood County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (62.8%), Black or African American (31.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Greenwood County, South Carolina is 39.6 years. Residents are 53.3% female and 46.7% male.

The median home value in Greenwood County is $166,400 and median monthly rent is $880. 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 31,549 total housing units, 12.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Greenwood County, South Carolina is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

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