Greenville, SC County is a vibrant and growing community located in the Upstate of South Carolina. With a population of 519,178 and population density of 678 people per square mile, it is larger than many other counties in the state. The area is rich with year-round outdoor activities including kayaking, fishing, hiking, camping, biking, golfing and more. Local businesses include restaurants, boutiques, galleries and shops that line the streets downtown in the city center as well as those located throughout the county. There are also many organizations dedicated to improving the lives of Greenville County residents as well as local events such as music festivals, sporting events at Furman University and Bob Jones University's campuses. Residents can also enjoy a wide variety of professional sports teams including Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Inter Miami CF along with collegiate sports events at both universities throughout the year.
The population in Greenville County is 519,178. There are 661 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Greenville County is 38.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Greenville County is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Greenville County
- 52.8% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 32.0% are married with children
- 16.3% have children, but are single
Race in Greenville County
- 69.0% are White
- 18.0% are Black
- 2.2% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander