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Greenwood, South Carolina

Introduction to Greenwood, South Carolina

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

Greenwood History

The town of Greenwood was established in the year 1824. The town’s name, Green Wood, was suggested by an early settler, John McGehee’s wife. When the community grew, the inhabitants of the city desired incorporation. The town was finally incorporated in 1857. Later that year, Greenwood was chartered as the county seat of Greenwood

Greenwood and nearby Attractions

  • Greenwood Museum
  • Abbeville-Greenwood Regional Library
  • Lupo Memorial United Methodist Church
  • Holy Redeemer Pentecostal Holiness Church
  • Railroad Historical Center?
  • Greenwood Memorial Gardens?

Things To Do In Greenwood

Tourist will never fall short of things to do in Greenwood. The uptown features many local restaurants, several shopping arcades, and an exciting array of annual events. The city has many historical places tourists can visit during their leisure time. The town also has many libraries which book lovers will enjoy.

Greenwood Transportation

The nearest international airport to the city is Greenville-Spartanburg International.

Greenwood Higher Education

Some of the nearby colleges that offer higher education to residents of the city are Tri-County Technical College, Bob Jones University, and Greenville Technical College.

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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