Greenwood is a city located in Greenwood County South Carolina. Greenwood has a 2024 population of 22,477. Greenwood is currently declining at a rate of -0.09% annually and its population has decreased by -0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 22,560 in 2020.
The average household income in Greenwood is $49,844 with a poverty rate of 24.67%. The median age in Greenwood is 32.7 years: 31.9 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Greenwood was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,838 | 48.11% |
| White | 10,017 | 44.46% |
| Two or more races | 1,062 | 4.71% |
| Other race | 369 | 1.64% |
| Asian | 242 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,719 | 2.31 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Non Family | 4,481 | 1.23 | 34.7 | 65.3 |
| Married | 2,140 | 3.1 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 1,600 | 3.93 | 24.8 | 75.3 |
| Male | 498 | 3.49 | 66.9 | 33.1 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
44.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,616 | 11.98% |
| Associates Degree | 1,194 | 8.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,102 | 15.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 780 | 5.78% |
| High School Graduate | 4,795 | 35.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 887 | 6.58% |
| Some College | 2,115 | 15.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,399 | 5,752 | 2,017 |
| Black | 5,856 | 4,421 | 526 |
| Hispanic | 930 | 491 | 71 |
| 2+ Races | 338 | 136 | 5 |
| Other Race | 252 | 176 | 89 |
| Asian | 189 | 189 | 189 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,040 | $44,143 | $43,869 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,520 | $89,904 | $51,453 |
| High School Graduate | $34,580 | $35,702 | $30,859 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,860 | $25,276 | $37,996 |
| Overall | $36,508 | $35,969 | $37,267 |
| Some College | $34,447 | $34,955 | $34,101 |
$36,508
Average Earnings
$35,969
Average Male
$37,267
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.77% of Greenwood residents speak only English, while 9.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 10,077 | 3,144 | 31.2% |
| White | 7,639 | 1,056 | 13.82% |
| Hispanic | 2,144 | 724 | 33.77% |
| Multiple | 1,010 | 497 | 49.21% |
| Other | 337 | 46 | 13.65% |
| Asian | 242 | 31 | 12.81% |
24.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.67%
Male Poverty Rate
23.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is Multiple, with 49.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenwood is Asian, with 12.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.73% |
| High School | 23.68% |
| Some College | 16.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 20.15% |
| Female Employed | 10.89% |
| Male Employed | 9.45% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,910 | $61,853 |
| Households | $38,884 | $49,844 |
| Married Families | $72,808 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,667 | $36,589 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
26.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.5%
Male Marriage Rate
23.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
945
Number of Veterans
879
Male Veterans
66
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 254 |
| Second Gulf War | 210 |
| First Gulf War | 176 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 25 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 328 |
| 55 to 64 | 242 |
| 65 to 74 | 185 |
| 35 to 54 | 154 |
| 18 to 34 | 36 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 567 | 6.64% |
| Black | 303 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic | 71 | 5.61% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 13.75% |
| Other Race | 16 | 4.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.99%
Born in Greenwood
95.29%
Native Born
4.71%
Foreign Born
3.14%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
95.29% of Greenwood residents were born in the United States, with 73.99% having been born in South Carolina. 3.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,373 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2028 | 22,394 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2027 | 22,415 | -20 | -0.09% |
| 2026 | 22,435 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2025 | 22,456 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2024 | 22,477 | -21 | -0.09% |
| 2023 | 22,498 | 53 | 0.24% |
| 2022 | 22,445 | 16 | 0.07% |
| 2021 | 22,429 | -131 | -0.58% |
| 2020 | 22,560 | -880 | -3.75% |
| 2019 | 23,440 | 67 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 23,373 | -6 | -0.03% |
| 2017 | 23,379 | 213 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 23,166 | 111 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 23,055 | 27 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 23,028 | -107 | -0.46% |
| 2013 | 23,135 | -109 | -0.47% |
| 2012 | 23,244 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 23,248 | 15 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 23,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 22,071 | 1,264 | 6.07% |
| 1990 | 20,807 | -806 | -3.73% |
| 1980 | 21,613 | 544 | 2.58% |
| 1970 | 21,069 | 4,425 | 26.59% |
| 1960 | 16,644 | 2,838 | 20.56% |
| 1950 | 13,806 | 786 | 6.04% |
| 1940 | 13,020 | 2,000 | 18.15% |
| 1930 | 11,020 | 2,317 | 26.62% |
| 1920 | 8,703 | 2,089 | 31.58% |
| 1910 | 6,614 | 1,790 | 37.11% |
| 1900 | 4,824 | -17,549 | -78.44% |