The Town FilesGreenwood County, South Carolina
69,489 people. The median home is worth $180,500 (typical South Carolina town: $183,100) and the median household earns $52,830.
Towns in Greenwood County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 22,545 | $136,300 | $41,150 | 34.3 |
| Ninety Six | 2,076 | $121,000 | $55,417 | 40.0 |
| Ware Shoals | 1,701 | $82,000 | $36,622 | 33.8 |
People and housing
| Greenwood County | Typical South Carolina town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,500 | $183,100 |
| Median rent | $898 | $937 |
| Median household income | $52,830 | $53,875 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 40.0 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 20.0% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 17.8% |
Jobs and pay
27,679 jobs in 2024, average pay $53,318 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 426 storm events in Greenwood County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Greenwood County has been included in 20 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3632: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 29, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4829: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3619: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3606: Hurricane Debby |
| August 31, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3597: Hurricane Idalia |
| November 21, 2022 | Hurricane | DR-4677: Hurricane Ian |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).