Greenville County, South Carolina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Greenville County
|
|
|---|---|
Former Greenville County Courthouse (now a bookstore and office space)
|
|
Location within the U.S. state of South Carolina
|
|
 South Carolina's location within the U.S. |
|
| Country |  United States |
| State |  South Carolina |
| Founded | March 22, 1786 |
| Seat | Greenville |
| Largest city | Greenville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 795 sq mi (2,060 km2) |
| • Land | 785 sq mi (2,030 km2) |
| • Water | 9.7 sq mi (25 km2) 1.2%% |
| Population
(2010)
|
|
| • Total | 451,225 |
| • Estimate
(2020)
|
532,486 |
| • Density | 567.6/sq mi (219.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional districts | 3rd, 4th |
Greenville County is located in the state of South Carolina, in the United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 451,225, making it the most populous county in the state. In 2019, the estimated population of the county was 523,542. Its county seat is Greenville. The county is also home to the Greenville County School District, the largest school system in South Carolina. County government is headquartered at Greenville County Square.
Greenville County is the most populous county in Upstate South Carolina, as well as in the State of South Carolina. It is the central county of the Greenville-Anderson, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area, which in turn is part of the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson Combined Statistical Area.
Contents
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 795 square miles (2,060 km2), of which 785 square miles (2,030 km2) is land and 9.7 square miles (25 km2) (1.2%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Henderson County, North Carolina - north
- Polk County, North Carolina - northeast
- Spartanburg County - east
- Laurens County - southeast
- Abbeville County - south
- Anderson County - southwest
- Pickens County - west
- Transylvania County, North Carolina - northwest
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 6,503 | — | |
| 1800 | 11,504 | 76.9% | |
| 1810 | 13,133 | 14.2% | |
| 1820 | 14,530 | 10.6% | |
| 1830 | 16,476 | 13.4% | |
| 1840 | 17,839 | 8.3% | |
| 1850 | 20,156 | 13.0% | |
| 1860 | 21,892 | 8.6% | |
| 1870 | 22,262 | 1.7% | |
| 1880 | 37,496 | 68.4% | |
| 1890 | 44,310 | 18.2% | |
| 1900 | 53,490 | 20.7% | |
| 1910 | 68,377 | 27.8% | |
| 1920 | 88,498 | 29.4% | |
| 1930 | 117,009 | 32.2% | |
| 1940 | 136,580 | 16.7% | |
| 1950 | 168,152 | 23.1% | |
| 1960 | 209,776 | 24.8% | |
| 1970 | 240,546 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 287,913 | 19.7% | |
| 1990 | 320,167 | 11.2% | |
| 2000 | 379,616 | 18.6% | |
| 2010 | 451,225 | 18.9% | |
| 2020 (est.) | 532,486 | 18.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790–1960 1900–1990 1990–2000 2010–2015 |
|||
2020 census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 343,897 | 65.44% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 87,124 | 16.58% |
| Native American | 893 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 12,875 | 2.45% |
| Pacific Islander | 398 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 22,322 | 4.25% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58,025 | 11.04% |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 525,534 people, 199,551 households, and 130,296 families residing in the county.
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 451,225 people, 176,531 households, and 119,362 families residing in the county. The population density was 574.7 inhabitants per square mile (221.9/km2). There were 195,462 housing units at an average density of 249.0 per square mile (96.1/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 73.8% white, 18.1% black or African American, 2.0% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 3.9% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 8.1% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 13.0% were American, 11.6% were German, 10.9% were English, and 10.7% were Irish.
Of the 176,531 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.4% were non-families, and 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.03. The median age was 37.2 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $46,830 and the median income for a family was $59,043. Males had a median income of $45,752 versus $33,429 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,931. About 10.8% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.0% of those under age 18 and 9.1% of those age 65 or over.
| Racial composition | 2010 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.8% | 76.3% |
| Black | 18.1% | 18.4% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 2.7% |
| Native American | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander |
0.1% | 0.1% |
| Two or more races | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Other | 3.8% | 0.0% |
2016
As of 2016 the largest self-reported ancestry groups in Greenville County, South Carolina are:
| Largest ancestries (2016) | Percent |
|---|---|
| English | 12.9% |
| German | 11.0% |
| Irish | 10.2% |
| American | 9.9% |
| Scots-Irish | 3.1% |
| Italian | 3.1% |
| Scottish | 2.9% |
| French | 2.2% |
| Polish | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 1.2% |
| Welsh | 0.7% |
| Swedish | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 0.6% |
Communities
The 2010 Census lists six cities and 16 census designated places that are fully or partially within Greenville County.
Cities
- Fountain Inn (partly in Laurens County)
- Greenville
- Greer (partly in Spartanburg County)
- Mauldin
- Simpsonville
- Travelers Rest
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
Economy
CommunityWorks Federal Credit Union was chartered in 2014 to serve the residents of Greenville County. It is sponsored by CommunityWorks, Inc., a non-profit community development financial institution, and receives assistance from the United Way of Greenville County and the Hollingsworth Fund.
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Greenville para niños
