Greenwood, SC Demographics

A map of Greenwood's Population by Race

Greenwood, South Carolina has an estimated population of 22,536, a less than 1% change from the 22,545 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.8% Black, 36.6% White, 10.9% Hispanic, 1.2% Asian, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greenwood, that probability was 63.6% in 2020 and 60.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenwood is ranked the 28th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greenwood was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenwood's White Population

8,241 residents of Greenwood, or 36.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenwood is significantly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Greenwood ranks 353rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's White population has declined by an estimated 8.4%. White residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 39.9% to 36.6%.

Greenwood is more White than neighboring Coronaca (0% White), Promised Land (0% White), and Cokesbury (0% White). Greenwood is less White than neighboring Hodges (93.8% White), and Ninety Six (74.6% White).

Greenwood's Black Population

11,227 residents of Greenwood, or 49.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenwood is significantly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Greenwood ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Black residents' share of Greenwood's population has increased from 43.4% to 49.8%.

Greenwood is more Black than neighboring Hodges (2.6% Black), and Ninety Six (22.4% Black). Greenwood is less Black than neighboring Coronaca (100% Black), Promised Land (100% Black), and Cokesbury (100% Black).

Greenwood's Asian Population

264 residents of Greenwood, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenwood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Greenwood ranks 136th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Asian population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Asian residents' share of Greenwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Greenwood is more Asian than neighboring Coronaca (0% Asian), Promised Land (0% Asian), Cokesbury (0% Asian), and Ninety Six (0% Asian). Greenwood is less Asian than neighboring Hodges (1.6% Asian).

Greenwood's Hispanic Population

2,454 residents of Greenwood, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenwood is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Greenwood ranks 48th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 12.5% to 10.9%.

Greenwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Coronaca (0% Hispanic), Promised Land (0% Hispanic), Cokesbury (0% Hispanic), Hodges (0% Hispanic), and Ninety Six (0.9% Hispanic).

Greenwood's Native American/Other Population

185 residents of Greenwood, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenwood is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenwood ranks 319th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Greenwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coronaca (0% Native American/Other), Promised Land (0% Native American/Other), Cokesbury (0% Native American/Other), Hodges (0% Native American/Other), and Ninety Six (0% Native American/Other).

Greenwood's Multiracial Population

165 residents of Greenwood, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenwood is slightly lower than in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Greenwood ranks 350th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenwood's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.7%.

Greenwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Coronaca (0% Multiracial), Promised Land (0% Multiracial), and Cokesbury (0% Multiracial). Greenwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Hodges (2.1% Multiracial), and Ninety Six (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.