Greenwood, SC
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Greenwood, South Carolina Info Snack

Population
23,351
Unemployment
7.7%
Poverty
28.9%
Median Home
$94,600
Median Income
$32,970
Median Rent
$704

Greenwood SnackAbility

5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
5
Affordability
6
Diversity
9.5
Safety
2
Amenities
8.5
Education
6
Commute
8.5

Greenwood, SC Crime Report

1,545
Total Crimes
6,596.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
181.17%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Greenwood
/ 100k People
South Carolina
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,545 6,596.4 3,251.8 2,346.0
Violent Crime 298 1,272.3 530.7 387.8
Murder 4 17.1 10.5 6.5
Robbery 32 136.6 59.8 73.9
Aggravated Assault 240 1,024.7 420.3 279.7
Property Crime 1,247 5,324.1 2,721.1 1,958.2
Burglary 268 1,144.2 448.0 314.2
Larceny 940 4,013.3 1,991.0 1,398.0
Car Theft 39 166.5 282.1 246.0

Greenwood, SC Cost Of Living

85
Greenwood's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Greenwood South Carolina National Average
Overall 85 93 100
Services 98 98 100
Groceries 98 105 100
Health 93 95 100
Housing 57 80 100
Transportation 87 94 100
Utilities 95 105 100

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Rankings for Greenwood in South Carolina

Map Of Greenwood, SC

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Population over time in Greenwood

Year Population % Change
2020 23,351 0.5%
2019 23,230 0.4%
2018 23,148 -0.5%
2017 23,260 0.0%
2016 23,254 -0.2%
2015 23,296 -0.2%
2014 23,334 0.6%
2013 23,206 0.4%
2012 23,108 0.7%
2011 22,936 -

Race / Ethnicity in Greenwood

White
38.9% (9,091)
African American
47.7% (11,143)
American Indian
0.0% (8)
Asian
1.7% (404)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.8% (198)
Two Or More
0.2% (37)
Hispanic
10.6% (2,470)
Race Greenwood SC USA
White 38.9% 63.4% 60.1%
African American 47.7% 26.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 1.6% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.8% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 0.2% 2.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 10.6% 5.8% 18.2%

Gender in Greenwood

Female
52.7% (12,298)
Male
47.3% (11,053)
Gender Greenwood SC USA
Female 52.7% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 47.3% 48.5% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Greenwood for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
6.0% (1,401)
9-12th Grade
12.0% (2,802)
High School / GED
35.0% (8,172)
Some College
16.0% (3,736)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (2,335)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (3,502)
Master's Degree
4.0% (934)
Professional Degree
1.0% (233)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (233)
Education Greenwood SC USA
< 9th Grade 6.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 12.0% 8.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 35.0% 29.0% 27.0%
Some College 16.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 10.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 4.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Greenwood, South Carolina

Less than $10,000
12.5% (291,007)
$10,000 to $14,999
8.4% (196,873)
$15,000 to $24,999
17.7% (414,085)
$25,000 to $34,999
16.4% (382,012)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.4% (382,794)
$50,000 to $74,999
13.7% (320,212)
$75,000 to $99,999
7.1% (166,364)
$100,000 to $149,999
4.1% (94,655)
$150,000 to $199,999
2.4% (56,324)
$200,000 or more
1.3% (30,769)
Income Greenwood SC USA
Less than $10,000 12.5% 7.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 8.4% 4.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 17.7% 9.9% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 16.4% 10.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.4% 13.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 13.7% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.1% 12.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 4.1% 13.4% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.4% 5.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.3% 5.1% 8.3%

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