County · South Carolina
Greenville County, South Carolina
Greenville County, South Carolina. Greenville County had 583,125 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). It holds 25 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 19 census-designated) and 123 census tracts. GEOID 45045.
Greenville County is one of the 4 counties of the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
583,125
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 525,534 · ACS 2020-2024: 548,166
Median household income
$76,932
±$1,640 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$299,000
±$3,712 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$1,262
±$27 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
How many people live in Greenville County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 525,534 residents in Greenville County. The Census Bureau estimates 583,125 for July 1, 2025, up 11.0% since 2020, faster than South Carolina (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 548,166 over 786 square miles of land.
| Measure | Greenville County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 548,166 | 5,296,225 | +41,163 |
| Households | 220,565±1,294 | 2,117,989 | +27,590 |
| Average household size | 2.43±0.01 | 2.44 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 238,260±139 | 2,443,039 | +27,160 |
Greenville County's population since 2000
From 379,616 in 2000 to 583,125 in 2025: up 53.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Greenville County?
Greenville County holds 25 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 19 census-designated places. The largest is Greenville with 75,310 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Greenville | 70,720 | $71,472 |
|---|---|---|
| Greer | 35,308 | $82,626 |
| Mauldin | 24,724 | $82,331 |
| Simpsonville | 23,354 | $82,457 |
| Taylors | 23,222 | $77,144 |
| Wade Hampton | 21,482 | $77,449 |
| Five Forks | 17,737 | $141,786 |
| Berea | 15,578 | $49,829 |
| Gantt | 15,006 | $47,316 |
| Parker | 13,407 | $40,043 |
| Sans Souci | 8,581 | $45,069 |
| Travelers Rest | 7,788 | $54,583 |
| Fountain Inn | 10,416 | $73,585 |
| Welcome | 7,298 | $66,094 |
| Dunean | 3,740 | $48,553 |
| Golden Grove | 3,002 | $72,565 |
| Judson | 2,352 | $38,646 |
| Slater-Marietta | 2,087 | $41,857 |
| Piedmont | 5,411 | $52,764 |
| City ViewGEOID 4514455 | 1,322 | $37,688 |
| TigervilleGEOID 4571890 | 1,244 | not published |
| ConesteeGEOID 4516180 | 904 | $44,850 |
| The Cliffs Valley | 736 | $108,964 |
| Ware PlaceGEOID 4574635 | 273 | not published |
| Caesars HeadGEOID 4510585 | 84 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Greenville County?
The median resident of Greenville County is 38.4 years old; 22.9% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 15.3%. 8.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Greenville County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4±0.2 | 40.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.9%±0.1 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7%±0.1 pts | 18.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 11.6% | 7.4% | +2.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.2%±0.2 pts | 61.9% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 15.3%±0.3 pts | 24.6% | −2.2 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.1 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.1 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.7%±0.4 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.6%±0.6 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6%±0.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.0%±0.5 pts | 9.6% | −0.8 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.0%±0.5 pts | 90.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 41.3%±0.9 pts | 32.1% | +6.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 15.3%±0.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7%±0.4 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 County earn?
Half of Greenville County's 220,565 households earn less than $76,932 a year (±$1,640), against $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $74,274 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,658 after inflation. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Greenville County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,932±$1,640 | $69,324 | +$2,658 |
| Mean household income | $106,098±$2,180 | $95,567 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,319±$854 | $39,236 | +$3,101 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8%±0.6 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±1.5 pts | 19.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.6%±0.5 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±0.5 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 68.9% of Greenville County's occupied homes and renters 31.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $299,000 by its owner (±$3,712). The median renter pays $1,262 a month including utilities, and 40.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Greenville County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $299,000±$3,712 | $259,000 | +$72,798 |
| Median gross rent | $1,262±$27 | $1,180 | +$132 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.0%±1.8 pts | 42.8% | +4.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,561±$21 | $1,529 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.9%±0.9 pts | 71.9% | +1.4 pts |
| Housing units | 238,260±139 | 2,443,039 | +27,160 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±1.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.5%±0.8 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3%±0.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7%±0.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.2%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 4,947 new housing units across Greenville County in 2025 (4,222 single-family), 8.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Greenville County get to work?
74.5% of Greenville County's workers drive alone and 14.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Greenville County | South Carolina | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.4%±0.5 pts | 60.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±0.4 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.5%±1.0 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.5%±0.6 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.4%±0.7 pts | 11.5% | +9.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.4 min±0.4 | 25.6 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 are Greenville County's census tracts?
Greenville County is divided into 123 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $32,056 (Tract 23.03) to $158,889 (Tract 28.13).
All 123 census tracts of Greenville County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Greenville County compare with South Carolina's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 46 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 46 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 46 |
| Median household income | 8th of 46 |
| Median home value | 8th of 46 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 46 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd of 46 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 46 |
| Median age | 39th of 46 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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