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.
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
Greenwood County is a county in South Carolina with a population of 69,329. It ranks #19 among counties in South Carolina by population. The median age is 39.6, in line with the national median. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
The median household income in Greenwood County is $50,635, below the US median of $74,580. 12.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $166,400, with monthly rent averaging $880. The homeownership rate of 66.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Greenwood County reflects 25.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 3.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.1 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%.
70,041
Population (2024)
69,759
Population (2010)
70,963
Peak (2019)
0.03%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 69,759 |
| 2011 | 69,846 |
| 2012 | 69,966 |
| 2013 | 69,835 |
| 2014 | 69,686 |
| 2015 | 69,992 |
| 2016 | 70,175 |
| 2017 | 70,515 |
| 2018 | 70,633 |
| 2019 | 70,963 |
| 2020 | 69,395 |
| 2021 | 69,139 |
| 2022 | 69,290 |
| 2023 | 69,582 |
| 2024 | 70,041 |
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
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
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+
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.