Greenville County Summary

Life in Greenville County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Greenville County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Greenville County:

  • The population in Greenville County is 528,251.

  • The median home value in Greenville County is $310,985.

  • The median income in Greenville County is $71,328.

  • The median rent in Greenville County is $1,122.

  • The unemployment rate in Greenville County is 4.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Greenville County is 10.9%.

  • The average high in Greenville County is 76.5° and there are 118.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Greenville County

List Of Cities & Towns in Greenville County

Greenville, SC Population 70,838

Greer, SC Population 37,010

Mauldin, SC Population 25,267

Simpsonville, SC Population 24,133

Taylors, SC Population 23,005

Wade Hampton, SC Population 21,029

Five Forks, SC Population 18,592

Berea, SC Population 16,184

Gantt, SC Population 14,276

Parker, SC Population 12,466

Fountain Inn, SC Population 10,675

Sans Souci, SC Population 8,042

Travelers Rest, SC Population 7,929

Welcome, SC Population 7,153

Piedmont, SC Population 5,510

Dunean, SC Population 3,427

Golden Grove, SC Population 3,282

Slater-Marietta, SC Population 2,199

Tigerville, SC Population 2,122

Judson, SC Population 1,879

City View, SC Population 1,696

Ware Place, SC Population 96

Map Of Greenville County

Greenville County, SC Weather

  • The average high in Greenville County is 76.5°.

  • There are 89.15 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 118.8 inches of rain each year with 1.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:24 hours of sun each day in Greenville County.

StatGreenville County
Mean High76.5
Nice Days89.15
Rainfall118.8
Snowfall1.5
Sunny_hours5:24
76.5°
Average High
118.8
Inches of Rain

Greenville County Photos

Greenvilledrive
Source: Wikipedia User JAG from Greenville, SC, | CC BY 2.0
Greenville County Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Charles Figel from USA | CC BY-SA 2.0
Greenville Aerial Skyline
Source: Wikipedia User Erikjc | CC BY-SA 3.0
Liberty Bridge   Greenvillec Sc
Source: Wikipedia User |
Defense
Source: Public Domain
Greer
Source: Wikipedia User Tiled | CC BY-SA 3.0

Greenville County Demographics

Population over time in Greenville County

The current population in Greenville County is 528,251. The population has increased 2.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 519,178 0.6%
2021 516,126 1.8%
2020 507,003 -

Gender in Greenville County

  • Greenville County is 51.2% female with 270,537 female residents.

  • Greenville County is 48.8% male with 257,713 male residents.

Female
51.2% (270,537)
Male
48.8% (257,713)
Gender Greenville County SC USA
Female 51.2% 51.2% 50.4%
Male 48.8% 48.8% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Greenville County

Greenville County is:

  • 67.0% White with 353,940 White residents.

  • 16.9% African American with 89,217 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 518 American Indian residents.

  • 2.5% Asian with 13,169 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 248 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 2,637 Other residents.

  • 3.1% Two Or More with 16,387 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.9% Hispanic with 52,135 Hispanic residents.

White
67.0% (353,940)
African American
16.9% (89,217)
American Indian
0.1% (518)
Asian
2.5% (13,169)
Hawaiian
0.0% (248)
Other
0.5% (2,637)
Two Or More
3.1% (16,387)
Hispanic
9.9% (52,135)

Table: Greenville County By Race

Race Greenville County SC USA
White 67.0% 63.0% 58.9%
African American 16.9% 25.6% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 2.5% 1.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.9% 6.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Greenville County, South Carolina

  • 4.6% of households in Greenville County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.4% of households in Greenville County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Greenville County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Greenville County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.6% of households in Greenville County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Greenville County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Greenville County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.3% of households in Greenville County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Greenville County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Greenville County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.6% (24,424)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.4% (17,933)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.4% (34,025)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.4% (44,540)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.6% (61,474)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (94,681)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (70,615)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.3% (86,368)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.6% (45,175)
$200,000 or more
9.3% (49,010)
Income Greenville County SC USA
Less than $10,000 4.6% 6.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.4% 4.2% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.4% 8.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.4% 8.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.6% 12.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 17.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.3% 15.4% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 6.9% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.3% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Greenville County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Greenville County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Greenville County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 23.0% of adults in Greenville County completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Greenville County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Greenville County completed associate's degree.

  • 25.0% of adults in Greenville County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Greenville County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Greenville County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Greenville County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (15,847)
9-12th Grade
7% (36,977)
High School / GED
23% (121,497)
Some College
19% (100,367)
Associate's Degree
9% (47,542)
Bachelor's Degree
25% (132,062)
Master's Degree
10% (52,825)
Professional Degree
2% (10,565)
Doctorate Degree
2% (10,565)
Education Greenville County SC USA
< 9th Grade 3% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 7% 6%
High School / GED 23% 28% 26%
Some College 19% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 10% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 25% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 10% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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