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Greenwood, SC


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Greenwood, South Carolina

Greenwood, South Carolina, in Greenwood county, is 47 miles S of Greenville, South Carolina (center to center) and 103 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. The city has a population of 22,071.

The People and Families of Greenwood

In Greenwood, about 35% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Greenwood live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Approximately 50% of Greenwood is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for South Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

There is an unusually large share of women in Greenwood.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Greenwood had a median family income of $32,573.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Greenwood ($17,355). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Greenwood Housing

About 50% of housing units in Greenwood are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Greenwood, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Greenwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGreenwood Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Greenwood Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Greenwood Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Greenwood, SC

Comparing Greenwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Female Share of the Population96
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens65
Well-Paid Single Women36
Male Share of the Population25
Well-Paid Single Men25
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size45
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults46
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better13
People Above Poverty13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents95
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime23
Low Violent Crime11

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