Greenville: Demographics & People
Greenville's population stands at 72,935 people, in 35,482 households. Population grew 1.6% from 71,755 (2022) to 72,935 (2024). Median age 34.7 years. (3.7y younger than Greenville County; 2.2y younger than South Carolina). Children under 18 are 17% of the population. Population is 66% White (non-Hispanic) and 19% Black. The community is moderately diverse (Simpson index 0.47). 46% of households are family-led. County is gaining 17,313 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 30% adult obesity, 11% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs South Carolina avg 2.5).
- 54% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs South Carolina 38%).
- 48 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs South Carolina 68).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.6% from 71,755 (2022) to 72,935 (2024) — about 2.7× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~74,136 (extrapolated at 0.8%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 75,753.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 525,534 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.6% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 71,755 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 72,935 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 72,935 people (vs South Carolina 24,505) |
| Population Estimate | 75,753 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.7y is 4.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 17% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.7 years (vs South Carolina 36.9y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 17.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 72,935 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 12,509 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 24,283.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 25,122.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 11,021 |
| Population under 18 | 12,509 |
| Median age | 34.7 years (vs South Carolina 36.9y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 72,935 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.47 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as moderately diverse.
| White residents | 48,972 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 14,700 |
| Asian residents | 1,466 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 5,162 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 46.5% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | moderately diverse |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 4 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 69.7% |
| Asian population | 2.2% (vs South Carolina 1.8%) |
| Black population | 19.4% (vs South Carolina 21.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 7.2% (vs South Carolina 6.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 66.2% (vs South Carolina 60.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 7% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 35,124 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 31,416 |
| Share born in this state | 48.2% |
| Share born in another state | 51.8% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 43.1% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 7.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 5,113 |
| From Europe | 894 |
| From Asia | 46 |
| From Africa | 1,147 |
| Census Foreign Born · Central America | 3 |
Households & Family Composition
35,482 households. Averaging 1.9 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 46% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 16,122 families, 26% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 11,934 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 16,122 |
| Married couples with children | 4,124 |
| Single-parent households | 260 |
| Average household size | 1.94 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 654 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 447 |
| Family households | 16,483 households (vs South Carolina 5,968) |
| Households that are families | 46.5% (vs South Carolina 61.8%) |
| Total households | 35,482 households (vs South Carolina 9,745) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 23.6% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 17,313 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 23.6% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 520,618 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 503,305 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 17,313 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 3,687 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 5.3% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 3,871 residents live in group quarters (5.3% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 3,871 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Congressional District · District | 3 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 45045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 45 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 045 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Greenville |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 17.6% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 16.60 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 18.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 45045 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Greenville County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Medium metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 21,996 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 45045 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Greenville County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 67.4% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 57.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 523,542 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 58 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 56 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 17.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 72,935, growing, young professional, middle-class, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 72,935 people (vs South Carolina 24,505) |
| Town Summary · County | Greenville County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade