City · South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, city, in Greenville County, South Carolina. Greenville had 75,310 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 70,720 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 72,935 (±52). GEOID 4530850.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
75,310
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 70,720 · ACS 2020-2024: 72,935 ±52
Median household income
$71,472
±$2,965 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$487,500
±$22,040 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,312
±$43 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Greenville and what county is it in?
Greenville is a city in Greenville County, South Carolina. It covers 30.3 square miles of land, 2,334 residents per square mile in 2020.
Greenville is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Greenville, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 75,310 people lived in Greenville on July 1, 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 70,720 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 72,935 (±52).
| Measure | Greenville | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 72,935 ±52 | 548,166 | +5,198 |
| Households | 35,482 ±819 | 220,565 | +5,540 |
| Average household size | 1.95 ±0.04 | 2.43 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 39,373 ±782 | 238,260 | +5,664 |
Greenville's population since 2000
From 56,002 in 2000 to 75,310 in 2025: up 34.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Greenville as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greenville?
The median resident of Greenville is 34.7 years old; 17.2% are under 18 and 15.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 19.4%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greenville | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 ±1.1 | 38.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.2% ±1.2 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.1% ±0.9 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 48.1% ±1.3 pts | 48.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.2% ±1.5 pts | 11.6% | +2.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.2% ±2.2 pts | 65.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 19.4% ±1.6 pts | 15.3% | −3.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±0.6 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±1.1 pts | 8.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.6% ±1.4 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.7% ±0.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±1.1 pts | 12.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.6% ±1.4 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±0.9 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.5% ±1.9 pts | 41.3% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 22.2% ±1.4 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 76.4% ±2.0 pts | 86.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.3% ±0.9 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Greenville earn?
Half of Greenville's 35,482 households earn less than $71,472 a year (±$2,965), against $76,932 in Greenville County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $69,668 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenville | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,472 ±$2,965 | $76,932 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,760 ±$6,737 | $106,098 | – |
| Per capita income | $58,929 ±$3,092 | $43,319 | +$7,129 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±1.5 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.3% ±4.2 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.5% ±1.0 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% ±1.0 pts | 95.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±1.3 pts | 92.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Greenville?
Owners occupy 41.1% of Greenville's occupied homes and renters 58.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $487,500 by its owner (±$22,040). The median renter pays $1,312 a month including utilities, and 38.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenville | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $487,500 ±$22,040 | $299,000 | +$127,645 |
| Median gross rent | $1,312 ±$43 | $1,262 | +$101 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.7% ±3.0 pts | 40.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,106 ±$127 | $1,561 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 41.1% ±1.9 pts | 68.9% | −3.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 58.9% ±1.9 pts | 31.1% | – |
| Housing units | 39,373 ±782 | 238,260 | +5,664 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.0% ±1.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 41.8% ±1.7 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.9% ±0.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 22.7% ±1.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Greenville building?
Builders took permits for 766 new housing units in Greenville in 2025 (329 in single-family houses), 10.2 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greenville work and get to work?
73.1% of Greenville's workers drive alone and 15.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Greenville | Greenville County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.2% ±1.7 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±0.9 pts | 4.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.1% ±2.1 pts | 74.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.2% ±1.3 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 3.3% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.9% ±1.7 pts | 14.4% | +10.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.0 min ±0.8 | 23.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Greenville?
23 census tracts lie mostly in Greenville, and 19 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,988 (Tract 15.02) to $154,107 (Tract 11.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 19Greenville County | 7,956 | $111,103 |
| Tract 15.01Greenville County | 4,667 | $153,889 |
| Tract 43Greenville County | 4,452 | $39,375 |
| Tract 11.01Greenville County | 4,001 | $83,166 |
| Tract 18.10Greenville County | 3,873 | $53,533 |
| Tract 14Greenville County | 3,565 | $80,517 |
| Tract 18.08Greenville County | 5,392 | $57,176 |
| Tract 7Greenville County | 3,178 | $81,711 |
| Tract 12.04Greenville County | 2,667 | $73,883 |
| Tract 42Greenville County | 2,631 | $89,247 |
| Tract 1Greenville County | 2,591 | $82,411 |
| Tract 12.03Greenville County | 2,592 | $80,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Greenville) · Census block assignment files
How does Greenville compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greenville is the 514th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 6th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Greenville ranks 68th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 6th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th | 261 |
| Median household income | 68th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 17th | 259 |
| Median home value | 17th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 46th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 153rd | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th | 226 |
| Median age | 198th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 245th | 258 |
| Work from home | 28th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 235th | 261 |
Greenville's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Greenville with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Greenville?
4 of the 57 figures for Greenville on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Greenville are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Greenville.