Greenville had an estimated 75,310 residents on July 1, 2025, up 6.5% since the 2020 census and 28.9% since 2010, the Census Bureau says.
Last checked Oct. 16, 2026. Figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau: the Vintage 2025 population estimates, the 2000, 2010 and 2020 censuses, and the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. See also Census QuickFacts for Greenville. City Planning and Development: 864-467-4476.
The City of Greenville had an estimated 75,310 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau. That is Greenville city limits only; the much larger Greenville County, home to an estimated 583,125 people, grew faster, and many neighborhoods with Greenville mailing addresses sit outside the city. The city added about 4,590 people from the 2020 census to mid-2025, a 6.5% gain, while the county grew 11%.
Who to call
- Census data: census.gov and QuickFacts for Greenville
- City planning and growth: Greenville Planning and Development, 864-467-4476, 15 S. Main St.
- Find any figure: data.census.gov profile for Greenville
Growth over 25 years
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 56,002 | Census |
| 2010 | 58,409 | Census |
| 2020 | 70,720 | Census |
| 2025 | 75,310 | Census Bureau estimate, July 1 |
Greenville grew 4.3% in the 2000s and then 21.1% in the 2010s. Since 2010 it has added 16,901 people, or 28.9%.
Chart: Greenville population
The yearly estimates show gains every year since 2020: 71,465 in 2020, 72,748 in 2021, 72,972 in 2022, 73,675 in 2023, 74,948 in 2024 and 75,310 in 2025.
Who lives in Greenville
From the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, which averages five years of survey answers:
| Measure | Greenville | Greenville County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.7 | 38.4 |
| Median household income | $71,472 | $76,932 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $487,500 | $299,000 |
| Homes occupied by their owners | 41.1% | 68.9% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 55.5% | 41.3% |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% | 10.8% |
Greenville has 35,482 households, averaging 1.95 people each, and 39,373 housing units. Most city households rent: only 41.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, compared with 68.9% across the county. City homeowners’ homes are worth far more, a median of $487,500 against $299,000 countywide.
Greenville and its neighbors
The places closest to Greenville are mostly unincorporated communities that the Census Bureau counts as census-designated places, so they have no yearly estimate. The table uses the 2020 census and the 2020-2024 survey estimate.
| Place | Kind | 2020 census | 2020-2024 ACS estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville | City | 70,720 | 72,935 |
| Mauldin | City | 24,724 | 27,055 |
| Taylors | Census-designated place | 23,222 | 24,505 |
| Wade Hampton | Census-designated place | 21,482 | 20,898 |
| Five Forks | Census-designated place | 17,737 | 18,656 |
| Berea | Census-designated place | 15,578 | 16,862 |
| Gantt | Census-designated place | 15,006 | 15,401 |
| Parker | Census-designated place | 13,407 | 12,898 |
| Powdersville | Census-designated place | 10,025 | 10,771 |
| Greenville County | County | 525,534 | 548,166 |
Mauldin, about five miles away and the only neighbor on this list with yearly estimates, had an estimated 31,465 people in mid-2025, up 27.3% since 2020, about four times Greenville’s rate.
How to read these numbers
- Census counts (2000, 2010, 2020) are full counts on April 1 of those years.
- Population estimates are the Census Bureau’s yearly figures for July 1, built from births, deaths, migration and housing; they can be revised.
- American Community Survey figures are survey estimates averaged over 2020 to 2024 and carry margins of error. They describe the period, not a single year, which is why the ACS figure for Greenville is lower than the 2025 estimate.
What this means for you
- Greenville keeps growing, but the county around it is growing faster.
- The city is a renter’s city with a younger, more degree-holding population than the county.
- For current home values, see our home prices guide, which uses newer market data.
More: Greenville, the county and the neighbors and moving to Greenville.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Greenville, SC?
The Census Bureau estimates 75,310 people lived in the City of Greenville on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 70,720.
Is Greenville, SC, growing?
Yes. The city added an estimated 4,590 people from the 2020 census to mid-2025, a 6.5% gain, after growing 21.1% between 2010 and 2020.
What is the population of Greenville County?
An estimated 583,125 on July 1, 2025, up 11% from 525,534 in the 2020 census. The city holds about one in eight of the county’s residents.
What is the median household income in Greenville, SC?
$71,472, according to the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $76,932 for Greenville County.
Is Mauldin growing faster than Greenville?
Yes. Mauldin grew an estimated 27.3% from the 2020 census to mid-2025, to 31,465, while Greenville grew 6.5%.
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