Greenville County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greenville County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 537,575. It is the 1st most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenville County is 38.5 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenville County is $74,624. This is 12% higher than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $273,900. Housing costs are 16% higher than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenville County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 16.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.2% vs 7.1%).

Education

40.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Greenville County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 27% higher than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.5%.