What is the population of Greenwood, South Carolina?

Greenwood has a population of approximately 22,536 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Greenwood, South Carolina located?

Greenwood is located in South Carolina, United States, at approximate coordinates 34.1954°, -82.1537°.

What is the median household income in Greenwood?

The median household income in Greenwood is approximately $41,150 based on the most recent open data.

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Greenwood

Total population

22,536

Median home value

$136,300

17.6%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$41,150

Greenwood$41k

National$74k

Founded

1823

Elevation202 m

Land area42.04 km²

Coordinates34.20°, -82.15°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1823

Elevation

202 m

Area

42.04 km²

Official website

www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com

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Overview

Greenwood is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, South Carolina. The population in the 2020 United States census was 22,545, down from 23,222 at the 2010 census. The city is home to Lander University.

History & geography

History

In 1823 John McGehee and his wife Charlotte built a summerhouse called "Green Wood" midway between the cities of Abbeville and Cambridge in order to have cleaner air. Nearby, a village named Woodville was formed in 1837 with a post office. By 1850, the village designation was changed to the name Greenwood. The Brewer Normal Institute was initially a private boarding school, and by 1925 it became a public school which closed in 1970. The AMA also built the Brewer Hospital in Greenwood in order to help fostering community racial integration. It was dedicated on May 24, 1924. Greenwood primarily served as a railroad and agricultural town until 1890 when William L. Durst opened the Greenwood Cotton Mill, and after which moved into local textile manufacturing. In 1904 Lander University moved from Williamston to Greenwood, and in 1966 the Piedmont Technical College opened.

Geography

Greenwood is located slightly northwest of the center of Greenwood County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which are land and , or 0.72%, are water. The area around Greenwood is locally billed as the "Lakelands", due to several lakes for recreational fishing and diverse terrain for hiking trails.

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