Greenville, SC Demographics
What is the population of Greenville?
There are 70,838 residents in Greenville, with a median age of 33.8. Of this, 47.97% are males and 52.03% are females. US-born citizens make up 90.99% of the resident pool in Greenville, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.42%. Additionally, 4.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 52,738 people in Greenville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 70,838 | 1.6% |
| Male Population | 33,978 | 2.2% |
| Female Population | 36,860 | 1.0% |
Male Population 47.97%
Female Population 52.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.8 | -2.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 64,456 | 1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 3,133 | 2.0% |
| Not Citizen | 3,249 | 2.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 90.99%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.42%
Not Citizen 4.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 659 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,689 | -7.1% |
| Moved from Same State | 4,048 | 3.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,802 | 4.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 52,738 | 2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 0.94%
Moved from Same County 12.42%
Moved from Same State 5.79%
Moved from Different State 5.44%
Same House as Last Year 75.41%
What are the employment statistics in Greenville?
White-collar workers make up 85.51% of the working population in Greenville, while blue-collar employees account for 14.49%. There are also 3,510 entrepreneurs in Greenville (8.95% of the workforce); 28,181 workers employed in private companies (71.89%); and 3,649 people working in governmental institutions (9.31%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 33,520 | -0.3% |
| Blue Collar | 5,679 | 4.5% |
White Collar 85.51%
Blue Collar 14.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 3,510 | 4.2% |
| Private Companies | 28,181 | 0.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,649 | -1.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,859 | -1.8% |
Self Employees 8.95%
Private Companies 71.89%
Governmental Workers 9.31%
Not for Profit Companies 9.84%
How many households are there in Greenville?
There are a total of 33,550 households in Greenville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 46.94% of these Greenville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 53.06%. Additionally, 20.43% of households have children and 79.57% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 33,550 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 15,748 | 1.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 17,802 | 1.3% |
Family Households 46.94%
Non-Family Households 53.06%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 6,855 | 1.1% |
| Households without Children | 26,695 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 20.43%
Households without Children 79.57%
What are the median and average incomes in Greenville?
The average annual household income in Greenville is $108,873, while the median household income sits at $65,519 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $71,102, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $81,337. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $45,725 and $42,813, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,873 | 7.3% |
| Median Household Income | $65,519 | 8.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 56,517 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Greenville?
There are 37,113 housing units in Greenville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1985. Of the 33,550 occupied housing units in Greenville, 41.64% are owner-occupied, while 58.36% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.65% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $421,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,225 per month in Greenville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 37,113 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1985 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 2,350 | -13.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2,378 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 4,067 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3,834 | -5.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 3,834 | -8.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,190 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,988 | -1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4,393 | 5.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 7,871 | 9.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 208 | 940.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 33,550 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 13,970 | 2.2% |
| Renter Occupied | $19,580 | 0.8% |
Owner Occupied 41.64%
Renter Occupied 58.36%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 9,311 | 2.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 4,659 | 2.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $421,200 | 16.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $374,000 | 17.2% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,225 | 9.8% |
With Mortgage 66.65%
Without Mortgage 33.35%
What is the level of education in Greenville?
Approximately 25.18% of the population in Greenville holds a high school degree (that's 14,702 residents), while 17.45% have attained a college certificate (10,569 locals) and 31.14% have a bachelor's degree (18,181 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 878 | -16.7% |
| Some High School | 14,702 | 2.5% |
| Some College | 10,569 | -1.6% |
| Associate Degree | 3,606 | -8.5% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18,181 | 3.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 10,833 | 2.4% |
No High School 1.5%
Some High School 25.18%
Some College 17.45%
Associate Degree 6.18%
Bachelor's Degree 31.14%
Graduate Degree 18.55%
What is the marital status of Greenville residents?
A total of 25,519 people in Greenville have never been married (which represents 42.37% of the total population), while 24,655 of them are wedded (40.94%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,071 (1.78%) and 6,853 (11.38%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 25,519 | 1.0% |
| Married | 24,655 | 2.5% |
| Separated | 1,071 | -8.7% |
| Widowed | 3,198 | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 6,853 | 6,853.0% |
Never Married 42.37%
Married 40.94%
Separated 1.78%
Widowed 5.31%
Divorced 11.38%
What are the most common means of transportation in Greenville?
The top three means of transportation people in Greenville use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 31,177 residents commute by car, 1,325 prefer going to work by walking and 369 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 31,177 | -1.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 369 | -15.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 24 | N/A |
| Railroad | 19 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 116 | -28.8% |
| Motorcycle | 13 | -27.8% |
| TaxiCab | 127 | -29.8% |
| Walk | 1,325 | -10.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Greenville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.