Greenwood County, South Carolina Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Greenwood County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 69,329. It is the 19th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Greenwood County is 39.6 years. This is 1% lower than the state median of 40.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Greenwood County is $50,635. This is 24% lower than the state median of $66,818. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.1%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 5% lower than the state rate of 5.0%. The median home value is $166,400. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $236,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 71.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenwood County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.2%.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower 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 88.9%.