Greenville, SC Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Greenville was 72,310, a 0.03% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Greenville's population was 72,286, an increase of 1.77% compared to a population of 71,031 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Greenville, SC population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Greenville increased by 15,794. In this period, the peak population was 72,310 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 56,516 - -
2001 56,864 348 0.62%
2002 56,688 -176 -0.31%
2003 56,576 -112 -0.2%
2004 56,764 188 0.33%
2005 57,205 441 0.78%
2006 57,933 728 1.27%
2007 59,231 1,298 2.24%
2008 60,424 1,193 2.01%
2009 61,875 1,451 2.4%
2010 59,461 -2,414 -3.9%
2011 59,864 403 0.68%
2012 60,235 371 0.62%
2013 60,696 461 0.77%
2014 61,586 890 1.47%
2015 63,697 2,111 3.43%
2016 67,250 3,553 5.58%
2017 68,615 1,365 2.03%
2018 69,003 388 0.57%
2019 70,827 1,824 2.64%
2020 71,031 204 0.29%
2021 72,286 1,255 1.77%
2022 72,310 24 0.03%
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Greenville, SC population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Greenville's population increased by 2,945 (5.21%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Greenville's population increased by 11,570 (19.46%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Greenville's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Greenville's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 72,310. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Greenville's population peaked in year 2022 at 72,310.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Greenville's population was lowest in year 2000 at 56,516.

Greenville, SC annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Greenville grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Greenville had an average annual population growth rate of 1.27% per year. Overall the population grew 27.95% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Greenville's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Greenville's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 1.27% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 1,279. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2015 to 2016, Greenville's population grew the most with an increase of 3,553 (5.58%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Greenville's population declined the most with a negative growth of 2,414 (-3.90%).

Things to know

Is Greenville, SC population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Greenville's population increased by 1,279 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 1,255 (1.77%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 24 (0.03%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Greenville, SC changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Greenville increased by 11,614 (19.13%). The population was highest at 72,310 in the year 2022 and lowest at 60,696 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.86%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Greenville, SC Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Greenville population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Greenville across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Greenville was 72,310, a 0.03% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Greenville population was 72,286, an increase of 1.77% compared to a population of 71,031 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Greenville increased by 15,794. In this period, the peak population was 72,310 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Greenville population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Greenville is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Greenville population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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