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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.
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.
In 2000, Greenwood had a median family income of $32,573.
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.
About 50% of housing units in Greenwood are owner-occupied.
In Greenwood, 92% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Comparing Greenwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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