Greenwood County's estimated 2026 population is 70,578 with a growth rate of 0.28% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greenwood County is the 21st largest county in South Carolina. The 2010 population was 69,759 and has seen a growth of 1.17% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.1 years
Female: 41.1 years
Male: 39.1 years
There are 53,936 adults, (13,460 of whom are seniors) in Greenwood County.
Female: 36,795 (53%)
Male: 32,694 (47%)
The racial composition of Greenwood County includes 62.37% White, 31.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43,340 | 62.37% |
| Black or African American | 21,748 | 31.3% |
| Two or more races | 2,447 | 3.52% |
| Other race | 952 | 1.37% |
| Asian | 600 | 0.86% |
| Native American | 400 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
Greenwood County's average per capita income is $42,817. Household income levels show a median of $52,830. The poverty rate stands at 15.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,790 | - |
| Families | $72,975 | $94,820 |
| Households | $52,830 | $74,042 |
| Non Families | $31,088 | $40,452 |
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