Data and Demographics
Greenwood County Overview
| Current Population | |
| Total Population (2010) | 69,661 |
| Total Households (2010) | 25,659 |
| Median Age (2010) | 37.6 |
Sources: US Census Bureau Estimates Program, Nielson Claritas & US Census Bureau 2010 ACS
| Age % of Population | |
| Under 17 | 23.8% |
| 18-34 | 23.2% |
| 35-54 | 27.1% |
| 55-74 | 18.6% |
| 75 - Older | 7.3% |
Source: US Census Bureau 2010 ACS
| Income | ||
| Year | Median Household | Per Capita |
| 1990 | $23,584 | $15,537 |
| 1999/2000 | $34,702 | $23,091 |
| 2008/2008 | $39,628 | $29,036 |
| 2010 | $39,801 | $21,630 |
Source: US Census Bureau 2010 ACS
| Workforce Education | ||
| Level | Total | % |
| Less than HS | 9,534 | 21.0 |
| HS Graduate | 13,836 | 30.6 |
| Some College | 7,456 | 16.5 |
| Associates Degree | 4,283 | 9.5 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 6,750 | 14.9 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,382 | 7.5 |
Source: American Community Survey
| Labor & Unemployment (November 2011) | |
| Total Labor Force | 30,255 |
| Unemployed | 3,107 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.3% |
Source: SC Employment Security Commission
| Largest Employers | |
| Company | Employment |
| Self Regional Healthcare | 2,300 |
| SC State Government | 1,806 |
| Greenwood County School District 50 | 1,732 |
| Fuji Photo Film Inc. | 999 |
| Carolina Pride Foods | 890 |
| Employment by Industry (2009 Avg) | |||
| Industry | Employment | % | Avg Weekly Wage |
| Natural Resources & Mining | 93 | 0.3% | $584 |
| Construction | 1,249 | 4.5% | $909 |
| Manufacturing | 6,022 | 21.6% | $836 |
| Trade, Transportation & Utilities | 4,259 | 15.3% | $571 |
| Financial Activities (Finance, Insurance & Real Estate) | 743 | 2.7% | $717 |
| Professional & Business Services | 2,145 | 7.7% | $562 |
| Education & Health Services | 2,733 | 9.8% | $794 |
| Leisure & Hospitality | 2,494 | 9.0% | $232 |
| Other Services | 494 | 1.8% | $393 |
| Government | 7,419 | 26.7% | $711 |
| Total | 27,825 | 100.00 | $673 |
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics & SC Employment Commission; Totals may not add up due to rounding and/or undisclosed figures.
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