Greenwood County, South Carolina Demographics 2026
Greenwood County, South Carolina has a population of 69,489, the 19th most populous county in South Carolina. The median household income is $52,830 and the median home value is $180,500. The poverty rate is 15.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Greenwood County Quick Facts
How Greenwood County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,329 | 69,489 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $50,635 | $52,830 | +4.3% |
| Median home value | $166,400 | $180,500 | +8.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 55 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Greenwood County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 22,536 | $41,150 | 21.6% | $136,300 |
| Ninety Six | 2,521 | $55,417 | 22.6% | $121,000 |
| Ware Shoals | 2,074 | $36,622 | 38.2% | $82,000 |
| Cokesbury | 267 | N/A | 0.0% | $75,200 |
| Hodges | 193 | $60,750 | 23.3% | $145,800 |
| Troy | 177 | $48,250 | 17.5% | N/A |
| Promised Land | 143 | $44,293 | 15.4% | $87,400 |
| Bradley | 90 | N/A | 33.3% | N/A |
| Coronaca | 37 | N/A | 100.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Greenwood County is located in South Carolina with a total population of 69,489. It is the 19th most populous county out of 46 in South Carolina. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Greenwood County is 40.1 years. This is about the same as the state median of 40.2 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Greenwood County is $52,830. This is 24% lower than the state median of $69,324. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 14.1%. The unemployment rate is 5.5%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $180,500. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $259,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 71.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Greenwood County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.2%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 1.8%.
Education
24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower 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 88.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Greenwood 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 Greenwood County, South Carolina?
Greenwood County has a population of 69,489, making it the 19th most populous county in South Carolina.
What is the median income in Greenwood County?
The median household income in Greenwood County is $52,830 with a poverty rate of 15.1%.
How many cities are in Greenwood County, South Carolina?
Greenwood County contains 9 Census-designated places.