Greenville, SC cityscape

29617

Greenville, SC

Total Population
26,649
Median Household Income
$50,976
Median Home Value
$187,800
Median Rent
$975

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$50,976
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$187,800
100.4% above state median
Rent
$975
100% above state median
Median Age
40.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Greenville, SC

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Poverty rate of 17.2% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$50,976
-32.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-48,274,031
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.42 people

Total Households
10,839
Family Households
41.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
23.9%
#2 Industry
Finance
20.5%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
20.3%
Total Employed Residents:7,780

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.2%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.3%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
0.7%
74 workers
Public Transit
0.5%
57 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,210
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
94.9%
12,425 employed
Labor Force
13,120
674 unemployed
Median Age
40.7 years
Per Capita Income
$29,817
Poverty Rate
17.2%

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