Greenville County, SC

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Population

514,213

1.46% growth

Poverty Rate

13.5%


Median Age

38.4


Median Household Income

$61,183

9.42% growth

Number of Employees

256,432

2.69% growth

Median Property Value

$192,700

5.7% growth

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In 2018, Greenville County, SC had a population of 514k people with a median age of 38.4 and a median household income of $61,183. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Greenville County, SC grew from 506,837 to 514,213, a 1.46% increase and its median household income grew from $55,914 to $61,183, a 9.42% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (68.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.5%), White (Hispanic) (4.39%), Some Other Race (Hispanic) (3.07%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.59%). N/A% of the people in Greenville County, SC speak a non-English language, and 93.7% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greenville County, SC are Greenville Technical College (2,040 degrees awarded in 2017), Furman (920 degrees), and Bob Jones University (637 degrees).

The median property value in Greenville County, SC is $192,700, and the homeownership rate is 67.7%. Most people in Greenville County, SC commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 22.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenville County, SC is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Carolina (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Greenville County, SC employs 256k people. The largest industries in Greenville County, SC are Manufacturing (43,266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (32,240 people), and Retail Trade (26,297 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($86,094), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($62,026), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,574).

Median household income in Greenville County, SC is $61,183. Males in Greenville County, SC have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,129. The income inequality in Greenville County, SC (measured using the Gini index) is 0.464, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,183

2018 value

± $1,550

9.42%

1 Year Growth

± 4.61%

Households in Greenville County, SC have a median annual income of $61,183, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $55,914 in 2017, which represents a 9.42% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$59,728

Average Male Salary

± $1,565

$44,129

Average Female Salary

± $1,115

In 2018, full-time male employees in South Carolina made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $58,374 ± $10,504

  2. White

    $51,299 ± $1,155

  3. Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

    $40,072 ± $12,512

In 2018 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Carolina workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.14 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Carolina by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Greenville County, SC is from South Carolina.

0.464

2018 Wage GINI

0.466

2017 Wage GINI

In 2018, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.464 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.279% decline from 2017 to 2018, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2018 the GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Carolina across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 28.13

  2. Census Tract 28.15

  3. Census Tract 28.14

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenville County, SC was Census Tract 28.13 with a value of $131,528, followed by Census Tract 28.15 and Census Tract 28.14, with respective values of $125,972 and $112,946.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Greenville County, SC colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville County, SC (64.3k out of 478k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    38,017 ± 1,474

  2. Black

    19,675 ± 1,047

  3. Hispanic

    13,011 ± 892

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greenville County, SC is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

256k

2018 Value

± 8,592

2.69%

1 Year growth

± 4.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Greenville County, SC grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 250k employees to 256k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville County, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (32,437 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26,750 people), and Management Occupations (24,934 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville County, SC.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Greenville County, SC, by number of employees, are Sales & Related Occupations (32,437 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26,750 people), and Management Occupations (24,934 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Greenville County, SC has an unusually high number of residents working as Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.93 times higher than expected), Production Occupations (1.47 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.25 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Greenville County, SC, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($83,510), Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($75,111), and Management Occupations ($71,446).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

256k

2018 Value

± 8,592

2.69%

1 Year growth

± 4.64%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Greenville County, SC grew at a rate of 2.69%, from 250k employees to 256k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville County, SC, are Manufacturing (43,266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (32,240 people), and Retail Trade (26,297 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenville County, SC, though some of these residents may live in Greenville County, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Greenville County, SC, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (43,266 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (32,240 people), and Retail Trade (26,297 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Greenville County, SC has an unusually high number of Manufacturing (1.73 times higher than expected), Management of Companies & Enterprises (1.57 times), and Wholesale Trade (1.46 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Greenville County, SC, by median earnings, are Utilities ($86,094), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($62,026), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($60,574).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Plastics/rubber

    $17.8B

  2. Machinery

    $17.1B

  3. Electronics

    $12.6B

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Plastics/rubber with $17.8B, followed by Machinery ($17.1B) and Electronics ($12.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Carolina products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$178B

2020 Value

$244B

Projected 2045 Value

37% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $178B. This is expected to increase 37% to $244B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Carolina trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Carolina to other states, or from other states to South Carolina.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. North Carolina

    $24.2B

  2. Georgia

    $14.4B

  3. Tennessee

    $6.22B

In 2015, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $24.2B, followed by Georgia with $14.4B and Tennessee and $6.22B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Carolina shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

89.4% of the population of Greenville County, SC has health coverage, with 48.4% on employee plans, 12.9% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Greenville County, SC was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Greenville County, SC see 957 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.64% decrease from the previous year (983 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1604 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Dillon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (20.1%). Additionally, Lee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (42.8%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

957 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Greenville County, SC see an average of 957 patients per year. This represents a 2.64% decrease from the previous year (983 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Greenville County, SC in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$7,311

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,235

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,491

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,298

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Carolina (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.15%, from $7,020 to $7,311.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

10.6%

Uninsured

48.4%

Employer Coverage

12.9%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

13.5%

Non-Group

1.78%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville County, SC declined by 0.803% from 10.6% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Greenville County, SC changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Dillon County

    20.1% prevalence

  2. Williamsburg County

    19.6% prevalence

  3. Barnwell County

    18.7% prevalence

Dillon County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in South Carolina, at 20.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in South Carolina by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Greenville County, SC is home to a population of 514k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2017, 7.64% of Greenville County, SC residents were born outside of the country (38.7k people).

In 2018, there were 3.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (350k people) in Greenville County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

38

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

41

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.2

In 2018, the median age of all people in Greenville County, SC was 38.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Greenville County, SC are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Greenville County, SC residents was 38.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

7.64%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

38.7k people

7.59%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

37.8k people

As of 2017, 7.64% of Greenville County, SC residents (38.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenville County, SC was 7.59%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Greenville County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    62,118 ± 6,082 people

  2. India

    17,415 ± 3,234 people

  3. Germany

    13,326 ± 2,830 people

In 2018, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 62,118 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 17,415 and Germany with 13,326.

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Citizenship

93.7%

2018 Citizenship

94.8%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 93.7% of Greenville County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville County, SC was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenville County, SC

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    350k ± 677

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    89.8k ± 2.3k

  3. White (Hispanic)

    22.6k ± 5k

In 2018, there were 3.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (350k people) in Greenville County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 89.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Greenville County, SC as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    10,361 ± 1,388

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    5,113 ± 1,217

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    3,940 ± 968

Greenville County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.03 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Greenville County, SC awarded 4,909 degrees. The student population of Greenville County, SC is skewed towards women, with 9,091 male students and 14,278 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greenville County, SC are White (3,289 and 68.2%), followed by Black or African American (833 and 17.3%), Hispanic or Latino (263 and 5.45%), and Unknown (233 and 4.83%).

The largest universities in Greenville County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Greenville Technical College (2,040 and 41.6%), Furman (920 and 18.7%), and Bob Jones University (637 and 13%).

The most popular majors in Greenville County, SC are General Business Administration & Management (414 and 8.43%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (394 and 8.03%), and Registered Nursing (281 and 5.72%).

The median tuition costs in Greenville County, SC are $33,359 for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Accounting

    81 degrees awarded

  2. General Business Administration & Management

    212 degrees awarded

  3. General Political Science & Government

    82 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greenville County, SC was Accounting with 81 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Greenville County, SC according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Greenville Technical College

    2,040 degrees awarded

  2. Furman

    920 degrees awarded

  3. Bob Jones University

    637 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$33,359

Median Private

In 2017, the Greenville County, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was Greenville Technical College with 2,040 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,919

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,990

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 1,919 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenville County, SC, which is 0.642 times less than the 2,990 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 institutions in Greenville County, SC by degrees awarded.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    3,289 degrees awarded

  2. Black or African American

    833 degrees awarded

  3. Hispanic or Latino

    263 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Greenville County, SC were to White students. These 3,289 degrees mean that there were 3.95 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 833 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Greenville County, SC was $192,700 in 2018, which is 0.839 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $182,300 to $192,700, a 5.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenville County, SC is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Greenville County, SC have an average commute time of 22.2 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Greenville County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$192,700

2018 Median

± $5,257

$182,300

2017 Median

± $5,784

In 2018, the median property value in Greenville County, SC grew to to $192,700 from the previous year's value of $182,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Greenville County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greenville County, SC the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$61,183

Median Household Income

± $1,550

193k

Number of Households

± 6,858

In 2018, the median household income of the 193k households in Greenville County, SC grew to $61,183 from the previous year's value of $55,914.

The following chart displays the households in Greenville County, SC distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Greenville County, SC distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greenville County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

67.7%

2018 Homeownership

67.3%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 67.7% of the housing units in Greenville County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Greenville County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

22.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville County, SC have a shorter commute time (22.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.08% of the workforce in Greenville County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    81.6%

  2. Carpooled

    8.82%

  3. Worked At Home

    5.99%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Greenville County, SC was Drove Alone (81.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.82%) and those who Worked At Home (5.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Greenville County, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Greenville County, SC have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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