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Greenwood, SC

Founded 1823Greenwood CountyElev. 202 m
Population
22,527
Median home
$123,400
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
15
Sex offenders
16

Overview

About Greenwood

Greenwood is home to roughly 22,527 residents. Greenwood was founded in 1823 and sits in Greenwood County. The median age is 32.1 and the median household income is $40,253. Homes carry a median value of $123,400, and about 46% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (49.4%). Around 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 16 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
22,527
Median age
32.1
Median household income
$40,253
Per-capita income
$20,831
Poverty rate
25.1%
High-school grad or higher
83.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg. commute
16.2 min
Work from home
2.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White38.6%
Hispanic or Latino8.9%
Black49.4%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Production, transportation & material moving27%
Management, business, science & arts26.9%
Sales & office20.4%
Service16.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$123,400
Median gross rent
$826/mo
Owner-occupied
45.8%
Median year built
1966
Households
8,735
Avg. household size
2.29

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Greenwood has 15 public schools — 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading35%
Math34%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Emerald HighHighGrades 9–12
G. Frank Russell Technology CenterHighGrades 9–12
Greenwood HighHighGrades 9–12
Brewer MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Northside MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Westview MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays ElementaryElementary
Eleanor S. Rice ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Lakeview ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Mathews ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Merrywood ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Pinecrest ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Woodfields ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Greenwood Charter Academycharter

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime74% above national
Greenwood670
South Carolina478
United States386
↓ 55% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime106% above national
Greenwood4,026
South Carolina2,249
United States1,952
↓ 28% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Greenwood Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Greenwood.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Greenwood County
Cold waveRelatively High
Ice stormRelatively High
LightningRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
DroughtRelatively Low
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Greenwood is in Greenwood County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Greenwood was founded in 1823 and sits in Greenwood County. Elevation ~202 m.

Population trend
23K22K22,52720002024
Map of Greenwood
Greenwood, SC
Where Greenwood is
CharlestonColumbiaNorth CharlestonMount PleasantRock HillGreenvilleGreenwood
Historic places

8 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Lander College Old Main BuildingVance-Maxwell HouseOld Greenwood High SchoolBrooks, J. Wesley, HouseStony PointMt. Pisgah A.M.E. ChurchSunnysideSelf, James C., House
Notable people from Greenwood
Allisha GrayJosh NormanGrainger HinesSylvia JefferiesGaines AdamsJake ScottBen CoatesWilliam Jennings Bryan DornJerome SingletonJohn W. Drummond
People searches in Greenwood
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Nearby cities
Laurens (23 mi)Newberry (32 mi)Fountain Inn (35 mi)Anderson (36 mi)Simpsonville (37 mi)Mauldin (41 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Greenwood, SC (16)

Public sex-offender registry records for Greenwood, South Carolina.

Steven Wayne Robinson, 28
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29649
Jason Levon Davis, 46
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA Jason L Davis, Jason Lavon Davis
Anthony Scott Davis, 38
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
John Daniel Harris Jr., 46
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA Daniel Harris, John Harris
Jose Gregario Gonzalez, 44
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA Jose Gonzales, Jose Gonzalez
Mitchell Williams, 72
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA Billy Mitchell, William Ray Mitchell
William Douglas Allen, 69
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29649
AKA Billy Allen, Goat Allen
William Douglas Allen, 69
Greenwood · 29649
David Earl Taylor, 60
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA David Taylor, David E Taylor
David Deloyd Johnson, 53
Greenwood · 29649
AKA David Deloyed Johnson
David Deloyd Johnson Jr., 53
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29649
AKA D J Johnson, David Johnson
Michael Shane Orndoff, 52
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA Michaell Henderson, Michaell Carlton Martinez
Aaron Allen, 67ABSCONDER
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA Aaron Nmn Allen, Arron Allen
Robert Thomas Wilson, 49
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA Robert Wilson, Robert T Wilson
John Lanier Johnson Jr., 52
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29646
AKA John Lanier Johnson
John Matthew Smith, 52
Greenwood · Greenwood County · 29649
AKA John M Smith, John Mattthew Smith

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Greenwood — frequently asked

What is the population of Greenwood, South Carolina?
Greenwood has a population of about 22,527, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Greenwood?
The median home value in Greenwood is $123,400, and the median gross rent is $826/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Greenwood safe? What is the crime rate?
Greenwood Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 670 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Greenwood face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Greenwood County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, lightning.
How many schools are in Greenwood?
Greenwood has 15 public schools (7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Greenwood?
Public registry data lists 16 registered sex offenders in or near Greenwood. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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