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Greenwood, SC Micro Area

Greenwood, SC · Micro Area

93,909Population

A micropolitan statistical area of 2 counties (1 central, 1 outlying), part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC combined area. The counties are tied together by commuting: people live in one and work in another.

Median household income
$52,860
Median home value
$180,100
Land area
947 sq mi
99 people per sq mi

Market now

Counties in this micro area

Central counties hold the urban core; outlying counties are linked to it by commuting.

CountyRolePopulationMedian incomeMedian home value
Greenwood County, SCCentral69,489$52,830$180,500
Abbeville County, SCOutlying24,420$52,935$178,800

Largest cities and towns

15 places in our city pages lie in this area.

PlaceTypePopulationMedian income
Greenwood, SCCity22,536$41,150
Abbeville, SCCity4,872$40,575
Ninety Six, SCTown2,521$55,417
Calhoun Falls, SCTown2,049$38,715
Lake Secession, SCCDP1,268$51,875
Due West, SCTown1,177$53,603
Donalds, SCTown355$50,909
Cokesbury, SCCDP267—
Lowndesville, SCTown206—
Hodges, SCTown193$60,750
Troy, SCTown177$48,250
Coronaca, SCCDP158—
Promised Land, SCCDP143$44,293
Bradley, SCCDP90$42,981
Antreville, SCCDP83—

Also in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, SC combined area

Demographic Rates

Poverty Rate
15.2%
Unemployment
5.1%
College Educated
23.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1701, S2301, S1501

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B02001, B03003

Income Profile

Median Household Income
$52,860
Mean Household Income
$75,646

Income Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S1902, S1903, B19013, B19113

Sex Distribution

Male
47.6%
Female
52.4%

Population Split

Male47.6%
Female52.4%

The sex distribution of a population provides insight into the demographic balance of a community. Significant skews in this ratio can be influenced by local industries (e.g., military bases, mining, or tech hubs), educational institutions, or migration patterns. Understanding this balance is essential for planning public health initiatives and social services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Ancestry

English8.0%
Irish6.4%
German5.8%
Mexican3.9%
Scottish1.7%
Italian1.5%
Polish1.0%
French0.8%
African0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B04006

Immigration & Nativity

Nativity Status

3.1%Foreign Born
96.9%Native Born

Citizenship Status

Naturalized40.2%
Non-Citizen59.8%

Period of Entry

2010 or Later32.4%
Before 201067.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table B05001, B05002

Housing Characteristics

Total Housing Units
43,508
Median Rent
$886/mo
Median Home Value
$180,100
Median Year Built
1978

Housing Tenure

Housing Types

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table DP04

Education Enrollment

Total Enrolled
22,065
College Enrollment
25.9%
High School
21.3%
College Educated
23.5%

K-12 Enrollment

Higher Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1401, S1501

Transportation & Commute

Mean Commute Time
21.4 min
Drive Alone Rate
85.4%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work From Home
4.1%

Commute Mode

Vehicle Ownership

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0801, B08141

Age Distribution

Under 18
21.7%
18-34 Years
21.8%
35-64 Years
36.2%
65+ Years
20.3%

Population Composition

Under 1821.7%
18-3421.8%
35-6436.2%
65+20.3%

The age distribution of a community impacts local services, school requirements, and the labor market. A higher percentage of youth suggests a need for schools and family services, while a larger senior population may indicate a retirement destination or a need for healthcare services.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S0101

Household Composition

Married Couples
42.6%
Single Parent
8.2%
Living Alone
34.1%
Avg Size
2.38

Household Types

Married Couples42.6%
Single Parent8.2%
Living Alone34.1%

Household composition offers insights into the social fabric of a community. A high percentage of married couples often correlates with stability and higher household incomes, while a significant number of single-person households may indicate a younger transient population or an aging community.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1101

Economic Profile

Per Capita Income
$31,968
SNAP Usage
13.9%
Health Insurance
91.9%

Household Income Breakdown

Under $25k23.5%
$25k - $50k24.3%
$50k - $100k27.8%
$100k+24.3%

Key Industries

Manufacturing
22.8%
Retail Trade
10.6%
Education & Health Care
26.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1901, S2201, DP03

Health & Disability

Disability Rate

11.9%With Disability

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with a disability.

Health Insurance Coverage

91.9%With Coverage

Percentage of the civilian noninstitutionalized population with health insurance coverage.

Why this matters: High disability rates may indicate a need for accessible infrastructure and specialized healthcare services. Health insurance coverage is a key indicator of a community's access to preventative care and financial resilience against medical emergencies.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S1810, S2701

Technology Access

Broadband Internet
84.2%vs ~90% National Avg
Computer Ownership
91.4%vs ~95% National Avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024) • Table S2801

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Scale

Lower is better
86.2
0130
Below average< 97
Near average97 - 103
Above average> 103

Prices compared with the US average (100). 105 means about 5% more expensive than average.

Housing Affordability

Higher is better
160.8
0200
Hard to Afford< 80
Moderate80 - 100
Affordable> 100

100 means a family earning the median family income just qualifies to buy the median-value home (20% down, 30-year loan at 6.72%).

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities · NAR affordability formula with Census ACS 2020–2024 incomes and home values and the Freddie Mac 30-year rate (2024)

The BEA publishes price levels for metro areas only, so for this micro area the cost-of-living figure is the state's average for areas outside metros.