Greenville, SC Demographics

A map of Greenville's Population by Race

Greenville, South Carolina has an estimated population of 72,935, an increase from the 70,720 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.2% White, 19.4% Black, 7.2% Hispanic, 3.8% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 1.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Greenville, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Greenville has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Greenville, that probability was 52.8% in 2020 and 51.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Greenville is ranked the 6th most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Greenville was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Greenville's White Population

48,318 residents of Greenville, or 66.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Greenville is slightly higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Greenville ranks 218th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's White population has grown by an estimated 6.2%. White residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 64.3% to 66.2%.

Greenville is more White than neighboring Dunean (49% White), Judson (22% White), Gantt (23.7% White), and City View (30.6% White). Greenville is less White than neighboring Wade Hampton (74.5% White).

Greenville's Black Population

14,160 residents of Greenville, or 19.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Greenville is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. Greenville ranks 249th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Black population has declined by an estimated 11.6%. Black residents' share of Greenville's population has decreased from 22.6% to 19.4%.

Greenville is more Black than neighboring Wade Hampton (5.3% Black). Greenville is less Black than neighboring Dunean (34.8% Black), Judson (41.6% Black), Gantt (37.9% Black), and City View (34.2% Black).

Greenville's Asian Population

1,609 residents of Greenville, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Greenville ranks 60th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Asian residents' share of Greenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Greenville is more Asian than neighboring Dunean (0.3% Asian), Gantt (0.4% Asian), and City View (0.9% Asian). Greenville is less Asian than neighboring Wade Hampton (2.7% Asian), and Judson (3.8% Asian).

Greenville's Hispanic Population

5,287 residents of Greenville, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Greenville ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Greenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.2%.

Greenville is less Hispanic than neighboring Wade Hampton (11.9% Hispanic), Dunean (9.7% Hispanic), Judson (29.7% Hispanic), Gantt (35.4% Hispanic), and City View (33.4% Hispanic).

Greenville's Native American/Other Population

794 residents of Greenville, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Greenville ranks 231st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 67.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Greenville's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Greenville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wade Hampton (0.6% Native American/Other), Dunean (0.2% Native American/Other), Judson (0% Native American/Other), Gantt (0.4% Native American/Other), and City View (0% Native American/Other).

Greenville's Multiracial Population

2,767 residents of Greenville, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Greenville is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Greenville ranks 278th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Greenville's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Greenville's population has increased from 3.2% to 3.8%.

Greenville is more Multiracial than neighboring Judson (2.9% Multiracial), Gantt (2.2% Multiracial), and City View (0.9% Multiracial). Greenville is less Multiracial than neighboring Wade Hampton (5.1% Multiracial), and Dunean (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.