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Greenwood County, South Carolina Population 2021
Greenwood County, South Carolina's estimated population is 71,239 with a growth rate of 0.30% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Greenwood County, South Carolina is the 20th largest county inSouth Carolina. The 2010 Population was 69,766 and has seen a growth of 2.11% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 71,239 | 214 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 71,025 | 214 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 70,811 | 214 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 70,597 | 101 | 0.14% |
| 2017 | 70,496 | 308 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 70,188 | 226 | 0.32% |
| 2015 | 69,962 | 292 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 69,670 | -153 | -0.22% |
| 2013 | 69,823 | -135 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 69,958 | 110 | 0.16% |
| 2011 | 69,848 | 82 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 69,766 | 10,199 | 17.12% |
| 1990 | 59,567 | 1,720 | 2.97% |
| 1980 | 57,847 | 8,161 | 16.43% |
| 1970 | 49,686 | 5,340 | 12.04% |
| 1960 | 44,346 | 2,718 | 6.53% |
| 1950 | 41,628 | 1,545 | 3.85% |
| 1940 | 40,083 | 4,005 | 11.10% |
| 1930 | 36,078 | 287 | 0.80% |
| 1920 | 35,791 | 1,566 | 4.58% |
| 1910 | 34,225 | 5,882 | 20.75% |
| 1900 | 28,343 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.30% (214)
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State
Founded
1897
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
69,766
Growth Since 2010
2.11% (1,473)
Greenwood County, South Carolina Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45,307 | 64.35% |
| Black or African American | 22,305 | 31.68% |
| Two or More Races | 1,363 | 1.94% |
| Asian | 726 | 1.03% |
| Some Other Race | 653 | 0.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 57 | 0.08% |
Greenwood County, South Carolina Population by Race
Greenwood County, South Carolina Population Pyramid $2021
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Greenwood County, South Carolina Population by Age
Greenwood County, South Carolina Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 27,612 | 2.46 | 64 |
| Married | 11,520 | 3.03 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 9,477 | 1.21 | 53.4 |
| Female | 5,254 | 3.3 | 40.1 |
| Male | 1,361 | 3.02 | 46.2 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Greenwood County, South Carolina Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,299 | 4.83% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4,745 | 9.97% |
| High School Graduate | 14,530 | 30.53% |
| Some College | 8,507 | 17.88% |
| Associates Degree | 5,802 | 12.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,624 | 16.02% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,083 | 8.58% |
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Greenwood County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Greenwood County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,726 | 27,619 | 9,530 |
| Black | 14,199 | 11,491 | 1,418 |
| Hispanic | 1,784 | 600 | 253 |
| Asian | 534 | 475 | 316 |
| 2+ Races | 390 | 260 | 54 |
| Other Race | 381 | 211 | 156 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.18%.
Greenwood County, South Carolina Educational Attainment by Race
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$31,302
Average Earnings
$36,413
Average Male
$26,892
Average Female
Greenwood County, South Carolina Earnings by Educational Attainment
Greenwood County, South Carolina Language by Age
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Greenwood County, South Carolina Language
95.26% of Greenwood County, South Carolina residents speak only English, while 4.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.82% of the population.
Greenwood County, South Carolina Language
Greenwood County, South Carolina Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 21,388 | 6,824 | 31.91% |
| White | 40,663 | 4,802 | 11.81% |
| Hispanic | 4,073 | 1,976 | 48.51% |
| Multiple | 1,286 | 730 | 56.77% |
| Other | 589 | 82 | 13.92% |
| Asian | 704 | 54 | 7.67% |
| Native | 57 | 26 | 45.61% |
20.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.90%
Male Poverty Rate
23.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Greenwood County, South Carolina
The race most likely to be in poverty in Greenwood County, South Carolina is Multiple, with 56.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Greenwood County, South Carolina is Asian, with 7.67% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.21%.
Greenwood County, South Carolina Poverty
Greenwood County, South Carolina Poverty Rate by Education
Greenwood County, South Carolina Marital Status
Marriage Rates
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Greenwood County, South Carolina Married by Age and Sex
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Greenwood County, South Carolina Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Greenwood County, South Carolina Marital Status by Race
Greenwood County, South Carolina Marital Status
Greenwood County, South Carolina Veterans by War
Greenwood County, South Carolina Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,226 | 9.01% |
| Black | 898 | 5.34% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 20 | 64.52% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 3.48% |
Greenwood County, South Carolina Veterans by Race
Greenwood County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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9.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.40%
Veteran Disability Rate
Greenwood County, South Carolina Veterans by Education
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58.5%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Greenwood County, South Carolina Employment by Age
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Greenwood County, South Carolina Employment by Race
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Greenwood County, South Carolina Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.72%
Born in Greenwood County, South Carolina
95.82%
Native Born
4.18%
Foreign Born
2.74%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.82% of Greenwood County, South Carolina residents were born in the United States, with 71.72% having been born in South Carolina. 2.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Greenwood County, South Carolina Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990