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Greenville County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Greenville County, South Carolina has a population of 548,166, the 1st most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $76,932 and the median home value is $299,000. The poverty rate is 10.8%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Greenville County Quick Facts

Population 548,166
Median Household Income $76,932
Median Home Value $299,000
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Median Age 38.4 years
Homeownership Rate 68.9%
Affordability Ratio 3.9x
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.3%
High School Graduation 91.0%
Cities/Places 25
Population 548,166 1st of 46
Median Income $76,932 11% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.8%
Unemployment 4.4%

How Greenville County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population537,575548,166+2.0%
Median household income$74,624$76,932+3.1%
Median home value$273,900$299,000+9.2%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.5%
$25K-$50K 18.5%
$50K-$100K 30.2%
$100K+ 37.8%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.5%
$10K-$15K
3.0%
$15K-$20K
2.8%
$20K-$25K
3.2%
$25K-$30K
3.2%
$30K-$35K
3.9%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
3.9%
$45K-$50K
3.6%
$50K-$60K
6.9%
$60K-$75K
10.1%
$75K-$100K
13.3%
$100K-$125K
10.1%
$125K-$150K
7.3%
$150K-$200K
9.3%
$200K+
11.1%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%
65.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.9x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $1,262/mo 19.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

53out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 55 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Greenville County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Greenville72,935$71,47214.0%$487,500
Greer41,536$82,62610.1%$288,700
Mauldin27,055$82,3318.4%$258,500
Simpsonville26,144$82,4576.1%$299,300
Taylors24,505$77,14410.6%$257,500
Wade Hampton20,898$77,4497.2%$339,000
Five Forks18,656$141,7862.5%$452,200
Berea16,862$49,82922.9%$204,700
Gantt15,401$47,31625.2%$184,400
Parker12,898$40,04329.6%$150,400
Fountain Inn12,020$73,5857.7%$275,300
Travelers Rest8,370$54,58322.0%$284,800
Sans Souci7,665$45,06915.9%$226,500
Welcome6,527$66,0948.9%$206,300
Piedmont5,462$52,76425.4%$161,900
Dunean3,668$48,55320.5%$203,000
Golden Grove2,913$72,5653.1%$178,000
Judson2,515$38,64642.9%$119,100
Slater-Marietta2,381$41,85729.9%$95,800
Tigerville1,880N/A13.4%N/A
The Cliffs Valley789$108,96413.6%$1,096,600
Conestee776$44,8507.2%$225,000
City View746$37,68825.5%N/A
Ware Place117N/A7.7%$76,500
Caesars Head11N/A0.0%N/A

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Population Overview

Greenville County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 548,166. It is the 1st most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 25 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenville County is 38.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenville County is $76,932. This is 11% higher than the state median of $69,324. It is also 5% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.8%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $299,000. Housing costs are 15% higher than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenville County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 65.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 15.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (11.6% vs 7.4%).

Education

41.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Greenville County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 32.1%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%. Notably, 15.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Greenville County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Carolina and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Greenville County, South Carolina?

Greenville County has a population of 548,166, making it the 1st most populous county in South Carolina.

What is the median income in Greenville County?

The median household income in Greenville County is $76,932 with a poverty rate of 10.8%.

How many cities are in Greenville County, South Carolina?

Greenville County contains 25 Census-designated places.