Greenwood, SC

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Greenwood

Neighborhood

Greenwood, SC

Edgemere / Forest Hills

Lodge Grounds / Hill and Dale

Glendale / Belle Meade

Fairforest / McKellar Farms

Kimbrook / Forest Lake

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Greenwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

17.5%

Households with Children

27.5%

School Enrollment K-12

2,888

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.6%
School Age (5-17): 18.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 27.5%
Working Age (35-54): 22.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 10.8%
Seniors (65+): 16.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 20.2%
High School / GED: 38.5%
Some College or Associate's: 23.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 7.7%
Single Parents: 19.8%
Couples & Adults: 20.8%
Living Alone: 51.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 36.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 10.9%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 49.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 80.8%
Puerto Rican: 6.4%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.9%
Central American: 6.2%
South American: 1.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 25.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 74.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 36.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.1%
Caribbean: 0.1%
Other Black: 63.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 74.9%
Born in Other U.S. State: 20.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 3.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.3%
Spanish: 6.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.8%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 13.7%
Not Enrolled: 68.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources