Census tract · Greenwood County
Census Tract 9708.01, Greenwood County, South Carolina
Census Tract 9708.01, GEOID 45047970801, in Greenwood County, South Carolina, mostly within Greenwood (85% of its census blocks). 4,191 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±558); the 2020 Census counted 4,595.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,191
±558 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,595
Median household income
$39,022
±$9,754 (90% margin)
Greenwood County: $52,830
Median home value
$109,100
±$13,284 (90% margin)
Greenwood County: $180,500
Median gross rent
$827
±$146 (90% margin)
Greenwood County: $898
Where is Census Tract 9708.01?
Census Tract 9708.01 is one of 18 census tracts in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It covers 3.51 square miles of land, 1,308 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 45047970801, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Greenwood | 85% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 9708.01: Tract 9704.01 ($40,827), Tract 9705 ($21,261), Tract 9706.01 ($52,188) and Tract 9708.02 ($42,232). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9708.01?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9708.01's population at 4,191 (±558) in 1,540 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,595 residents and 1,898 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9708.01 | Greenwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,191 ±558 | 22,536 |
| Households | 1,540 ±211 | 8,866 |
| Average household size | 2.71 ±0.30 | 2.24 |
| Housing units | 1,657 ±207 | 9,924 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9708.01?
The median resident of Census Tract 9708.01 is 34.1 years old; 28.7% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 47.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 26.6%. 7.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9708.01 | Greenwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.1 ±9.1 | 34.3 |
| Under 18 years | 28.7% ±7.0 pts | 23.0% |
| 65 years and over | 15.0% ±4.1 pts | 16.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.0% ±13.9 pts | 10.9% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 26.6% ±7.1 pts | 36.6% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 47.0% ±12.8 pts | 49.8% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.8% |
| Born outside the United States | 7.3% ±4.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5% ±9.1 pts | 7.6% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.0% |
| With a disability | 12.0% ±3.8 pts | 11.7% |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4% ±5.5 pts | 8.4% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 69.3% ±12.4 pts | 79.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 6.3% ±3.9 pts | 17.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 7.2% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.1% ±4.3 pts | 86.4% |
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 Census Tract 9708.01 earn?
Half of the 1,540 households in Census Tract 9708.01 earn less than $39,022 a year (±$9,754), against $52,830 across Greenwood County: 17th highest of the county's 18 tracts with a reliable estimate. 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9708.01 | Greenwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $39,022 ±$9,754 | $41,150 |
| Mean household income | $46,034 ±$7,682 | $49,540 |
| Per capita income | $18,319 ±$3,027 | $22,043 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.8% ±11.0 pts | 21.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.0% ±18.2 pts | 23.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 28.6% ±11.0 pts | 25.5% |
| Households with a computer | 79.5% ±9.2 pts | 86.6% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 75.0% ±9.0 pts | 79.6% |
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 Census Tract 9708.01?
Owners occupy 60.1% of Census Tract 9708.01's occupied homes and renters 39.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,100 by its owner (±$13,284). The median renter pays $827 a month including utilities, and 35.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9708.01 | Greenwood |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,100 ±$13,284 | $136,300 |
| Median gross rent | $827 ±$146 | $839 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.2% ±17.4 pts | 38.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,122 ±$78 | $1,133 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.1% ±10.2 pts | 43.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.9% ±10.2 pts | 56.6% |
| Housing units | 1,657 ±207 | 9,924 |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.3% ±8.9 pts | 55.3% |
| Mobile homes | 15.0% ±7.0 pts | 3.2% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 1.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.1% ±5.3 pts | 3.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 16.4% ±6.4 pts | 14.8% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.4% ±8.9 pts | 14.4% |
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 Census Tract 9708.01 get to work?
91.2% of Census Tract 9708.01's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.4%.
| Measure | Tract 9708.01 | Greenwood |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.1% ±8.6 pts | 54.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.4% ±6.1 pts | 8.7% |
| Drove alone to work | 91.2% ±7.4 pts | 81.5% |
| Carpooled | 6.9% ±7.3 pts | 9.6% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 2.9% |
| Worked from home | 1.9% ±2.3 pts | 3.0% |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.5 min ±8.0 | 17.9 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
How does Census Tract 9708.01 compare with the other tracts in Greenwood County?
Among Greenwood County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9708.01 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Greenwood County | In Greenwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 18 | 6th of 11 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 18 | 4th of 11 |
| Median household income | 17th of 18 | 10th of 11 |
| Per capita income | 17th of 18 | 10th of 11 |
| Median home value | 16th of 18 | 10th of 11 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 17 | 9th of 11 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 15 | 3rd of 9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 18 | 11th of 11 |
| Median age | 15th of 18 | 8th of 11 |
| Owner-occupied share | 12th of 18 | 6th of 11 |
The tracts next to it on Greenwood County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9709 | 14th | $46,696±$8,066 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9708.02 | 15th | $42,232±$8,836 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9704.01 | 16th | $40,827±$8,770 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9708.01 | 17th | $39,022±$9,754 |
| Tract 9705 | 18th | $21,261±$3,897 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9708.01?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9708.01 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections