City · South Carolina
Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood, city, in Greenwood County, South Carolina. Greenwood had 22,745 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 22,545 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 22,536 (±33). GEOID 4530895.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,745
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,545 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,536 ±33
Median household income
$41,150
±$1,937 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$136,300
±$17,039 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$839
±$38 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Greenwood and what county is it in?
Greenwood is a city in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It covers 16.7 square miles of land, 1,351 residents per square mile in 2020.
Greenwood is in the Greenwood, SC micropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 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 Greenwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 22,745 people lived in Greenwood on July 1, 2025, up 1.1% since 2020, slower than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 22,545 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 22,536 (±33).
| Measure | Greenwood | Greenwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,536 ±33 | 69,489 | −733 |
| Households | 8,866 ±439 | 27,884 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.11 | 2.37 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 9,924 ±477 | 31,702 | no clear change |
Greenwood's population since 2000
From 22,071 in 2000 to 22,745 in 2025: up 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Greenwood 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 Greenwood?
The median resident of Greenwood is 34.3 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 49.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.6%. 4.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greenwood | Greenwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 ±2.5 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±1.9 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2% ±1.5 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±2.3 pts | 47.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.9% ±2.3 pts | 7.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.6% ±2.8 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 49.8% ±3.4 pts | 31.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.2% ±1.3 pts | 3.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±1.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7% ±1.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4% ±1.8 pts | 7.4% | −7.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 79.8% ±4.1 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6% ±2.9 pts | 24.7% | −4.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±1.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.4% ±1.9 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
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 Greenwood earn?
Half of Greenwood's 8,866 households earn less than $41,150 a year (±$1,937), against $52,830 in Greenwood County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 it was $41,473 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenwood | Greenwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,150 ±$1,937 | $52,830 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $49,540 ±$3,250 | $74,042 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,043 ±$1,190 | $31,408 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.6% ±3.8 pts | 15.1% | −8.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.4% ±9.3 pts | 19.9% | −27.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.5% ±4.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 86.6% ±2.9 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 79.6% ±3.9 pts | 84.9% | – |
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 Greenwood?
Owners occupy 43.4% of Greenwood's occupied homes and renters 56.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 by its owner (±$17,039). The median renter pays $839 a month including utilities, and 38.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenwood | Greenwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $136,300 ±$17,039 | $180,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $839 ±$38 | $898 | −$46 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.3% ±7.6 pts | 40.2% | −10.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,133 ±$56 | $1,227 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 43.4% ±3.7 pts | 67.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 56.6% ±3.7 pts | 33.0% | – |
| Housing units | 9,924 ±477 | 31,702 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% ±2.0 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.3% ±3.6 pts | 68.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.5% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.8% ±3.1 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.4% ±3.8 pts | 7.4% | – |
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 do people in Greenwood work and get to work?
81.5% of Greenwood's workers drive alone and 3.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.7%.
| Measure | Greenwood | Greenwood County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.2% ±3.3 pts | 55.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.7% ±2.2 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.5% ±4.4 pts | 84.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.6% ±3.3 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0% ±1.3 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.9 min ±1.8 | 20.3 min | −3.2 min |
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 Greenwood?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Greenwood, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $21,261 (Tract 9705) to $70,441 (Tract 9703.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9705Greenwood County | 5,025 | $21,261 |
| Tract 9702.02Greenwood County | 5,741 | $48,708 |
| Tract 9708.01Greenwood County | 4,191 | $39,022 |
| Tract 9703.01Greenwood County | 4,661 | $70,441 |
| Tract 9704.01Greenwood County | 2,531 | $40,827 |
| Tract 9706.01Greenwood County | 5,056 | $52,188 |
| Tract 9703.03Greenwood County | 3,454 | $46,794 |
| Tract 9708.02Greenwood County | 3,413 | $42,232 |
| Tract 9702.01Greenwood County | 5,598 | $76,513 |
| Tract 9704.02Greenwood County | 3,584 | $87,750 |
| Tract 9706.02Greenwood County | 3,657 | $65,069 |
| Tract 9703.04Greenwood County | 2,932 | $86,359 |
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 Greenwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Greenwood compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Greenwood is the 1,744th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 25th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Greenwood ranks 191st 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 | 25th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 98th | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 261 |
| Median household income | 191st | 248 |
| Per capita income | 216th | 259 |
| Median home value | 187th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 166th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 97th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 162nd | 226 |
| Median age | 203rd | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 240th | 258 |
| Work from home | 118th | 119 |
| Travel time to work | 246th | 261 |
Greenwood's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Greenwood 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 Greenwood?
5 of the 57 figures for Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood.