Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood: city in South Carolina, United States.
About
Greenwood is a city located in the county of Greenwood in the U.S. state of South Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,222. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 23,356 inhabitants.
The city was created 129 years ago in 1896.
Quick Facts about Greenwood
| Population | 23,356 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | South Carolina (United States) |
| County | Greenwood County |
| Postal code | 29646–29649 |
| Phone Area Codes | 864 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.73% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.27% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.1954,-82.1618 |
| Altitude | 663 feet / 202 meters |
| Capital city | Greenwood is capital of Greenwood County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1897 (129 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 10:50:31 (23rd September 2026) |
| Population growth | 0.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 66℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Greenwood is located at 34°11'43"N 82°9'42"W (34.1954000, -82.1617900).
Greenwood map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Northeast wind around 8 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Greenwood increased by 0.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22,071 | - | census |
| 2010 | 23,222 | 5.21% | census |
| 2011 | 23,249 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,242 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 23,135 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,028 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,048 | 0.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,179 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,388 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 23,371 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 23,403 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 23,356 | -0.2% | estimation process |
People born in Greenwood (52)
People born in Greenwood, including actress Gilland Jones, South Carolina 3rd District Congressman, 1947-1949 and 1951-1975 William Jennings Bryan Dorn, football player, defensive lineman, defensive end Gaines Adams, .
More notable people
- Sylvia Jefferies (actress) she was born in 14/08/1969
- Armanti Edwards (American football player) he was born in 08/03/1988
- Jerome Singleton (American Paralympic sprinter) he was born in 07/07/1986
- Ben Coates (American football player and coach) he was born in 16/08/1969
- Brandon Freeman (American basketball player) he was born in 27/01/1983
- Josh Norman (American football player (born 1987)) he was born in 15/12/1987
- Ben Johnson (American pitcher who played in Major League Baseball) he was born in 16/05/1931
- Ben Martin (professional golfer) he was born in 26/08/1987
- Bill Voiselle (baseball player) he was born in 29/01/1919
- Chino Smith (American baseball player) he was born in 01/01/1903
- Derrick Davenport (American model) he was born in 14/01/1978
- Elbert Andrews (professional baseball player) he was born in 11/12/1901
- Ernest Dye (Player of American football) he was born in 15/07/1971
- Grainger Hines (American actor) he was born in 18/08/1948
- Gregg Marshall (American college basketball coach) he was born in 27/02/1963
- Jake Scott (All-American college football player, professional football player, defensive back, safety, College Football Hall of Fame) he was born in 20/07/1945
- James W. Duckett (United States general) he was born in 09/07/1911
- John Duffie (American baseball player) he was born in 04/10/1945
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Greenwood, SC. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218229 | Lander University | Greenwood (SC) | 29649-2099 |
| 217828 | Charzanne Beauty College | Greenwood (SC) | 29649 |
| 218520 | Piedmont Technical College | Greenwood (SC) | 29646 |
| 217998 | Erskine College | Due West (SC) | 29639 |
| 218539 | Presbyterian College | Clinton (SC) | 29325 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Greenwood, SC. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRV | Greenville | 1120 West Washington Street | RAIL |
| CSN | Clemson | Calhoun Memorial Hwy and College Ave. | RAIL |
| SPB | Spartanburg | 290 Magnolia St | RAIL |
| CLB | Columbia | 850 Pulaski Street | RAIL |
| TCA | Toccoa | 47 North Alexander St. | RAIL |
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- Greenwood, Missouri town in Jackson County, Florida in the United States. with a population of 5,881 people.
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Other cities in Greenwood County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Greenwood County , SC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ware Shoals | 2,152 | City in South Carolina, United States of America |
| Ninety Six | 2,043 | Human settlement in Greenwood County, South Carolina, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Greenwood distances to largest South Carolina cities