Greenville, SC Demographics

A map of Greenville's Population by Race

Greenville, South Carolina had a population of 70,720 in 2020. It was 64.3% White, 22.6% Black, 2.2% Asian, 7.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Greenville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Greenville is the 6th most populous. 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's White Population

45,504 residents of Greenville identify as White, or 64.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Carolina (62.1% White). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Greenville is ranked #217 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more White than neighboring Dunean (49.8% White), Judson (19.4% White), Gantt (24.7% White), and City View (24.2% White). Greenville is less White than neighboring Wade Hampton (68.7% White).

Greenville's Black Population

16,017 residents of Greenville identify as Black, or 22.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Carolina (24.8% Black). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Greenville is ranked #249 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Black than neighboring Wade Hampton (10.2% Black), and City View (21.7% Black). Greenville is less Black than neighboring Dunean (30.6% Black), Judson (44.5% Black), and Gantt (50.2% Black).

Greenville's Asian Population

1,528 residents of Greenville identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Carolina (1.7% Asian). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Greenville is ranked #57 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Asian than neighboring Dunean (0.4% Asian), Judson (0.2% Asian), Gantt (0.2% Asian), and City View (0.3% Asian). Greenville is less Asian than neighboring Wade Hampton (3.2% Asian).

Greenville's Hispanic Population

4,928 residents of Greenville identify as Hispanic, or 7.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Carolina (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Greenville is ranked #110 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is less Hispanic than neighboring Wade Hampton (13.6% Hispanic), Dunean (14.2% Hispanic), Judson (31.9% Hispanic), Gantt (21.4% Hispanic), and City View (49.2% Hispanic).

Greenville's Native American/Other Population

474 residents of Greenville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Carolina (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Greenville is ranked #200 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gantt (0.6% Native American/Other). Greenville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dunean (0.8% Native American/Other), and City View (0.8% Native American/Other).

Greenville's Multiracial Population

2,269 residents of Greenville identify as Multiracial, or 3.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Greenville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Carolina (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 475 places in South Carolina, Greenville is ranked #273 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Greenville is more Multiracial than neighboring Gantt (2.9% Multiracial). Greenville is less Multiracial than neighboring Wade Hampton (3.6% Multiracial), Dunean (4.3% Multiracial), Judson (3.3% Multiracial), and City View (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.