Greenville County, SC

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2021 Population

519,178

0.591% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.5

0.522% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.2%

0.344% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,513

4.95% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$212,300

7.55% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

258,324

1.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Greenville County, SC had a population of 519k people with a median age of 38.5 and a median household income of $65,513. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Greenville County, SC grew from 516,126 to 519,178, a 0.591% increase and its median household income grew from $62,422 to $65,513, a 4.95% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Greenville County, SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.9%), White (Hispanic) (3.45%), Other (Hispanic) (3.22%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.9%).

None of the households in Greenville County, 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.

94.9% of the residents in Greenville County, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Greenville County, SC are Greenville Technical College (2,011 degrees awarded in 2021), Furman University (882 degrees), and Bob Jones University (626 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Greenville County, SC was $212,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in Greenville County, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Greenville County, SC was 2 cars per household.

Greenville County, SC borders Henderson County, NC, Polk County, NC, Transylvania County, NC, Abbeville County, SC, Anderson County, SC, Laurens County, SC, Pickens County, SC, and Spartanburg County, SC.

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Population & Diversity

Greenville County, SC is home to a population of 519k people, from which 94.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.66% of Greenville County, SC residents were born outside of the country (45k people).

In 2021, there were 3.97 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (349k people) in Greenville County, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 87.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.9k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.9%

2021 Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 94.9% of Greenville County, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Greenville County, SC was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Greenville County, SC compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Greenville County, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
349k ± 874
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
87.9k ± 1.34k
White (Hispanic)
17.9k ± 1.6k

9.66%

Hispanic Population

50.1k people

9.66% of the people in Greenville County, SC are hispanic (50.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
59,828 ± 5,970 people
India
16,728 ± 3,170 people
Honduras
13,020 ± 2,798 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 59,828 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 16,728 and Honduras with 13,020.

Foreign-Born Population

8.66%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

45k people

8.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

43k people

As of 2021, 8.66% of Greenville County, SC residents (45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Greenville County, SC was 8.33%, 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.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
9,682 ± 715
Gulf War (2001-)
6,005 ± 622
Gulf War (1990s)
4,981 ± 500

Greenville County, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.61 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Greenville County, SC employs 258k people. The largest industries in Greenville County, SC are Manufacturing (42,136 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (33,017 people), and Retail Trade (27,092 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($64,354), Utilities ($63,995), and Management of Companies & Enterprises ($57,205).

Males in South Carolina have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,907. The income inequality in South Carolina (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

258k

2021 Value

± 4,346

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 2.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville County, SC grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 256k employees to 258k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Greenville County, SC, are Sales & Related Occupations (30,035 people), Management Occupations (28,570 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (26,973 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Greenville County, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

258k

2021 Value

± 4,346

1.07%

1 Year growth

± 2.36%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Greenville County, SC grew at a rate of 1.07%, from 256k employees to 258k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenville County, SC, are Manufacturing (42,136 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (33,017 people), and Retail Trade (27,092 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$47,786

Median earning men ± $1,349

$32,914

Median earning women ± $747

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,202), Manufacturing ($61,714), and Information ($59,648).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($45,187), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($42,890), and Construction ($42,007).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Carolina.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,840
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
3,821
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
3,408
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$7.45M
Manufacturing
$3.92M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$3.11M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $39.9B, followed by Plastics/rubber ($29.5B) and Machinery ($26.9B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

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

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

North Carolina
$28.9B
Georgia
$21.4B
Texas
$10.9B

In 2020, the top outbound South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Carolina with $28.9B, followed by Georgia with $21.4B and Texas and $10.9B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Greenville County, SC went to Donald J. Trump with 58.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.62%).

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing the state of South Carolina. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (39.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.62%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Greenville County, SC for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing South Carolina.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from South Carolina

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Greenville County, SC awarded 4,581 degrees. The student population of Greenville County, SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,674 male students and 12,183 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Greenville County, SC are White (3,032 and 67.2%), followed by Black or African American (723 and 16%), Hispanic or Latino (332 and 7.36%), and Unknown (173 and 3.83%).

The largest universities in Greenville County, SC by number of degrees awarded are Greenville Technical College (2,011 and 43.9%), Furman University (882 and 19.3%), and Bob Jones University (626 and 13.7%).

The most popular majors in Greenville County, SC are Liberal Arts & Sciences (418 and 9.12%), General Business Administration & Management (272 and 5.94%), and General Business (221 and 4.82%).

The median tuition costs in Greenville County, SC are $22,470 for private four year colleges, and $4,824 and $9,048 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Greenville County, SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 19,857 (38.6% men and 61.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 19,857 students enrolled in Greenville County, SC, 38.6% men and 61.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,675 records, of which 58.7% were women and 41.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Political Science & Government
85 degree-majors awarded
General Business
160 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
158 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Greenville County, SC was General Political Science & Government with 85 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Greenville Technical College
2,011 degrees awarded
Furman University
882 degrees awarded
Bob Jones University
626 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Greenville Technical College with 2,011 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,914 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Greenville County, SC, which is 0.718 times less than the 2,667 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,032 degrees mean that there were 4.19 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 723 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,470) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,115) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,350) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.829% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.722% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.18M), Some college (890k), and Bachelors Degree (688k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Greenville County, SC was $212,300 in 2021, which is 0.867 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $197,400 to $212,300, a 7.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Greenville County, SC is 68.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Greenville County, SC have an average commute time of 23.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Greenville County, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Greenville County, SC is $65,513. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Greenville County, SC was Census Tract 28.13 with a value of $157,031, followed by Census Tract 28.14 and Census Tract 28.15, with respective values of $136,335 and $134,242.

In 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greenville County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.59%.

Housing

Property

$212,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,231

$140,877

Median Property Taxes

±$2,702

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 Greenville County, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Greenville County, SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.6%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.6% of the housing units in Greenville County, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Greenville County, SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 28.13
Census Tract 28.14
Census Tract 28.15

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Greenville County, SC was Census Tract 28.13 with a value of $157,031, followed by Census Tract 28.14 and Census Tract 28.15, with respective values of $136,335 and $134,242.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,513

Median Household Income

± $1,281

205k

Number of Households

± 3,710

In 2021, the median household income of the 205k households in Greenville County, SC grew to $65,513 from the previous year's value of $62,422.

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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.8%)
Worked At Home (9.04%)
Carpooled (8.41%)

In 2021, 78.8% of workers in Greenville County, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.04%) and those who carpooled to work (8.41%).

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.

Commute Time

23.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Greenville County, SC have a shorter commute time (23.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.76% of the workforce in Greenville County, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Greenville County, SC compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Greenville County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.59%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Greenville County, SC (56.8k out of 507k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.8% of the children was living in poverty in Greenville County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 533 in Greenville County, SC. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 56.5 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

89.6% of the population of Greenville County, SC has health coverage, with 49.4% on employee plans, 12.8% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 13.7% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Greenville County, SC see 920 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.13% decrease from the previous year (940 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1500 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 397 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

920 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Greenville County, SC

Primary care physicians in Greenville County, SC see an average of 920 patients per year. This represents a 2.13% decrease from the previous year (940 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.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.9% were men and 52.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

49.4%

Employer Coverage

12.8%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

13.7%

Non-Group

1.36%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Greenville County, SC declined by 0.751% from 10.4% to 10.4%.

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.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 50.7 in Greenville County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Greenville County, SC.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.1% in Greenville County, SC.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Greenville County, SC.

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