Greenwood, SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    93,909
    2024 Median Age
    40.9
    0.988% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.2%
    6.66% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $52,860
    3.56% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $180,100
    11.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    39,224
    0.0815% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Greenwood, SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.2% of the residents in Greenwood, SC are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Greenwood, SC are Piedmont Technical College (2,053 degrees awarded in 2024), Lander University (993 degrees), and Erskine College (173 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Greenwood, SC was $180,100, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

    Most people in Greenwood, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenwood, SC was 2 cars per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Greenwood, SC is home to a population of 93.9k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.05% of Greenwood, SC residents were born outside of the country (2.87k people).

    In 2024, there were 2.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.8k people) in Greenwood, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.45k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.2%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.2% of Greenwood, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Greenwood, SC was 98.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenwood, SC
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      56.8k ± 398
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      27.9k ± 385
    3. White (Hispanic)
      3.45k ± 598
    5.9%
    Hispanic Population
    5.55k people

    In 2024, there were 2.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (56.8k people) in Greenwood, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.45k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.9% of the people in Greenwood, SC are hispanic (5.55k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Greenwood, SC as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.05%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.87k people
    3.33%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    3.12k people

    As of 2024, 3.05% of Greenwood, SC residents (2.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenwood, SC was 3.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      1,526 ± 246
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      1,199 ± 286
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      582 ± 177

    Greenwood, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.27 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    91.9% of the population of Greenwood, SC has health coverage, with 46% on employee plans, 17.3% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 10.8% on non-group plans, and 1.8% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.7% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.6% were men and 52.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    8.13%
    Uninsured
    46%
    Employer Coverage
    17.3%
    Medicaid
    16%
    Medicare
    10.8%
    Non-Group
    1.8%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenwood, SC declined by 5.81% from 8.63% to 8.13%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Greenwood, SC employs 39.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Greenwood, SC were Manufacturing (8,950 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,060 people), and Educational Services (4,181 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($89,500), Information ($60,666), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting ($56,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    39.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,584
    −0.0815%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.66%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greenwood, SC declined at a rate of −0.0815%, from 39.3k employees to 39.2k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenwood, SC, are Production Occupations (6,071 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,883 people), and Management Occupations (3,758 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenwood, SC.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    39.2k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,584
    −0.0815%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.66%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Greenwood, SC declined at a rate of −0.0815%, from 39.3k employees to 39.2k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenwood, SC, are Manufacturing (8,950 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,060 people), and Educational Services (4,181 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Greenwood, SC, though some of these residents may live in Greenwood, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $45,986
    Median earning men ± $3,110
    $39,016
    Median earning women ± $1,524

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($77,250), Information ($70,469), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($61,964).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($48,244), Information ($47,959), and Wholesale Trade ($47,143).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 167
      Retail Trade
    2. 149
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 96
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $376k
      Manufacturing
    2. $264k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $120k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.9%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.556%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in the states of United States went to Donald J. Trump with 49.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.2%), followed by Jill Stein (0.556%).

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Greenwood, SC awarded 3,219 degrees. The student population of Greenwood, SC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,731 male students and 6,702 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Greenwood, SC are White (2,042 and 63.8%), Black or African American (833 and 26%), Unknown (130 and 4.06%), and Two or More Races (115 and 3.59%).

    The largest universities in Greenwood, SC by number of degrees awarded are Piedmont Technical College (2,053 and 63.8%), Lander University (993 and 30.8%), and Erskine College (173 and 5.37%).

    The most popular majors in Greenwood, SC are General Business Administration & Management (400 and 12.4%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (306 and 9.51%), and Welding Technology (193 and 6%).

    The median tuition costs are $34,435 for private four year colleges, and $10,700 and $20,300 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Greenwood, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 75.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 22.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 10,433 (35.8% men and 64.2% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 10,433 students enrolled in Greenwood, SC, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 6,051 records, of which 62.6% were women and 37.4% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Welding Technology
      189 degrees awarded
    2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
      180 degrees awarded
    3. Home Health Aide
      156 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Certificate of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years recipients in Greenwood, SC was Welding Technology with 189 degrees awarded.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Piedmont Technical College
      2,053 degrees awarded
    2. Lander University
      993 degrees awarded
    3. Erskine College
      173 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Piedmont Technical College with 2,053 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 1,296 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenwood, SC, which is 0.674 times less than the 1,923 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,042 degrees mean that there were 2.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 833 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($34,435) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,275) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Greenwood, SC was $180,100 in 2024, which is 0.541 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $162,100 to $180,100, a 11.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenwood, SC is 69.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Greenwood, SC have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greenwood, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $180,100
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$6,043
    $26,313
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,121

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Greenwood, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    69.9%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.9% of the housing units in Greenwood, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $52,860
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,479
    37.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,582

    In 2024, the median household income of the 37.6k households in Greenwood, SC grew to $52,860 from the previous year's value of $51,044.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (85.4%)
    2. Carpooled (7.57%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.13%)

    In 2024, 85.4% of workers in Greenwood, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.57%) and those who worked at home (4.13%).

    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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    Commute Time

    21.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Greenwood, SC have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.75% of the workforce in Greenwood, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenwood, SC (13.7k out of 89.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Greenwood, SC is Black, followed by White 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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