City profile · South Carolina · Census ACS 2023

Greenwood, SC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Greenwood - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

22,527
Residents
$40,253
Median income
$123,400
Median home
$934
Median rent (state)

Greenwood - the verdict

Nationally, Greenwood sits in the 8th percentile for household income and the 8th percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Greenwood, SC

South Carolina's Greenwood is a small city, with 22,527 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Greenwood households earn a median of $40,253 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 17.6%. Home values in Greenwood run a median of $123,400, and the median resident age is 32.1 years. 20.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 48.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Greenwood's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 3808.1 incidents per 100,000 residents, above the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 62.8°F.

Living costs in South Carolina run below the national norm: the state registers 93.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $934 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts South Carolina's average monthly utility costs around $224 (state average). Commute times here average 15.8 minutes, with 82.7% driving alone and 2.5% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 72.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (High).

Population

22,527 residents

Census ACS 2023 - South Carolina

Median Household Income

$40,253 /yr

Poverty 17.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, South Carolina average

How does Greenwood compare to other US cities?

Where Greenwood sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 8% higher than other cities
Home value 19% pricier than other cities
Median rent 9% pricier than other cities
Safety 8% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just South Carolina and the picture shifts: Greenwood ranks #79 of 127 South Carolina cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Greenwood's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in South Carolina, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

8thIncome percentile
8thSafety percentile

8th percentile nationally for median household income · 8th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Greenwood's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Greenwood's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 34 Avg. percentile National median
Greenwood's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Greenwood's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$123,400 Among the most affordable more affordable than 81% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Greenwood $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Greenwood, SC Greenwood, SC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Greenwood, SC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Greenwood, SC median $40,253/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Greenwood, SC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Greenwood, SC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 20.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 17.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 48.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
22,527
Median Income
$40,253
Median Home Value
$123,400
Median Age
32.1
Poverty Rate
17.6%
Labor force participation
48.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3808.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
484.9
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
3323.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
62.8°F
Annual Precipitation
N/A
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
12
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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22,200 residents22,400 residents22,600 residents22,800 residents 202020212022202320242025 22,503 residents 22,745 residents ▲ +1.1%
Greenwood's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
15.8 minutes
Drive Alone
82.7%
Carpool
9.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
3.1%
Work from Home
2.5%
Other
2.2%

Based on 8,339 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for South Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$52
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$224
estimated/month

Estimates reflect South Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a South Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Greenwood sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$934/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
72.7 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in South Carolina

Taylors
23,686 people
Hanahan
21,119 people
Easley
23,942 people
St. Andrews
20,953 people
Lexington
24,132 people
Wade Hampton
20,703 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Greenwood's 22,527 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Summit, NJ
22,512 people
West Rancho Dominguez, CA
22,560 people
Kihei, HI
22,564 people
East Peoria, IL
22,485 people
Central Falls, RI
22,481 people
Waynesboro, VA
22,574 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Greenwood's $40,253 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Ola, AR
$40,250 median income
Girard, IL
$40,250 median income
Hinsdale, MT
$40,250 median income
Smithville, MS
$40,268 median income
Winfield, TN
$40,268 median income
Kensett, IA
$40,278 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Greenwood, SC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Greenwood, SC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 43.8% 49.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 8.9% White 43.8% Black or African American 49.5% Asian 1.5% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.9% Two or more races 3.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Greenwood compares to nearby South Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Greenwood (this city) 22,527 $40,253
Taylors 23,686 $71,747
Hanahan 21,119 $84,061
Easley 23,942 $65,330
Census ACS 5-year FIPS SC FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Greenwood, SC?

What is the population of Greenwood, SC? +

Greenwood, SC counts 22,527 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Greenwood, SC? +

In Greenwood, the typical household earns $40,253 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Greenwood? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Greenwood; the closest available measure is the South Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 93.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within South Carolina vary by metro area.

Is Greenwood, SC safe? +

Greenwood has a total crime rate of 3808.1 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Greenwood, SC? +

Homes in Greenwood carry a median value of $123,400, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Greenwood? +

The average annual temperature in Greenwood runs 62.8°F. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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