Downtown Greenville, Greenville, SC Demographics
What is the population of Downtown Greenville?
There are 12,993 residents in Downtown Greenville, with a median age of 41. Of this, 55.72% are males and 44.28% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.57% of the resident pool in Downtown Greenville, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.19%. Additionally, 3.23% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 8,328 people in Downtown Greenville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 12,993 | 1.9% |
| Male Population | 7,240 | 0.8% |
| Female Population | 5,753 | 3.4% |
Male Population 55.72%
Female Population 44.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | -0.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 12,028 | 2.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 545 | -1.1% |
| Not Citizen | 420 | -13.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.57%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.19%
Not Citizen 3.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 131 | 68.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,788 | -2.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,106 | -5.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,598 | 10.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 8,328 | 1.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.01%
Moved from Same County 13.81%
Moved from Same State 8.54%
Moved from Different State 12.34%
Same House as Last Year 64.3%
What are the employment statistics in Downtown Greenville?
White-collar workers make up 86.51% of the working population in Downtown Greenville, while blue-collar employees account for 13.49%. There are also 624 entrepreneurs in Downtown Greenville (9.09% of the workforce); 4,918 workers employed in private companies (71.66%); and 651 people working in governmental institutions (9.49%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 5,937 | -1.1% |
| Blue Collar | 926 | 12.8% |
White Collar 86.51%
Blue Collar 13.49%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 624 | 0.3% |
| Private Companies | 4,918 | 0.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 651 | 10.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 670 | -3.5% |
Self Employees 9.09%
Private Companies 71.66%
Governmental Workers 9.49%
Not for Profit Companies 9.76%
How many households are there in Downtown Greenville?
There are a total of 6,769 households in Downtown Greenville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 37.72% of these Downtown Greenville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 62.28%. Additionally, 9.74% of households have children and 90.26% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 6,769 | 2.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 2,553 | 4.2% |
| Non-Family Households | 4,216 | 1.9% |
Family Households 37.72%
Non-Family Households 62.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 659 | -3.0% |
| Households without Children | 6,110 | 3.4% |
Households with Children 9.74%
Households without Children 90.26%
What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Greenville?
The average annual household income in Downtown Greenville is $109,140, while the median household income sits at $70,580 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $78,486, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,833. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $37,679 and $32,946, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $109,140 | -1.7% |
| Median Household Income | $70,580 | 7.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | -3 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 9,804 | 4.1% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Greenville?
There are 7,819 housing units in Downtown Greenville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1996. Of the 6,769 occupied housing units in Downtown Greenville, 32.43% are owner-occupied, while 67.57% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 61.28% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $460,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,338 per month in Downtown Greenville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 7,819 | 2.0% |
| Median Year Built | 1996 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 867 | -6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 340 | -13.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 692 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 408 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 821 | -5.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 465 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 562 | 6.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,135 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,488 | 7.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 41 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,769 | 2.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,195 | 5.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $4,574 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 32.43%
Renter Occupied 67.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,345 | 5.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 850 | 4.3% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $460,700 | -0.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $546,700 | 24.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,338 | 13.0% |
With Mortgage 61.28%
Without Mortgage 38.72%
What is the level of education in Downtown Greenville?
Approximately 29.14% of the population in Downtown Greenville holds a high school degree (that's 3,417 residents), while 10.91% have attained a college certificate (1,799 locals) and 29.63% have a bachelor's degree (3,475 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 384 | -7.2% |
| Some High School | 3,417 | 2.3% |
| Some College | 1,799 | 4.6% |
| Associate Degree | 701 | 1.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,475 | -0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,470 | 3.5% |
No High School 3.27%
Some High School 29.14%
Some College 10.91%
Associate Degree 5.98%
Bachelor's Degree 29.63%
Graduate Degree 21.06%
What is the marital status of Downtown Greenville residents?
A total of 5,515 people in Downtown Greenville have never been married (which represents 46.34% of the total population), while 4,111 of them are wedded (34.55%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 223 (1.87%) and 1,597 (13.42%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 5,515 | 3.7% |
| Married | 4,111 | -3.0% |
| Separated | 223 | -19.5% |
| Widowed | 677 | 16.3% |
| Divorced | 1,597 | 1,597.0% |
Never Married 46.34%
Married 34.55%
Separated 1.87%
Widowed 5.69%
Divorced 13.42%
What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Greenville?
The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Greenville use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 5,079 residents commute by car, 292 prefer going to work by walking and 68 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 5,079 | -2.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 34 | -74.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 24 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 68 | -13.9% |
| Motorcycle | 13 | 85.7% |
| Walk | 292 | 9.0% |
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.