Greenville County's Population

Population Statistics as of 2007

Since 1990, Greenville County's population has risen 33% - equating to an additional 108,076 people in 17 years.

1990 Population:	320,167
2007 Population:	428,243

The County's current population defines it as the most-populous county in South Carolina. At 428,243, our population is 70,509 people greater than the next county (Richland).

Greenville County:	428,243
Richland County:	357,734

At current rates, the County's population will rise to 451,398 by the year 2012. This equates to 4,600 additional people per year, or the equivalent of the entire population of Traveler's Rest.

County-Wide Yearly Population Increase:	4,600
2007 Population of Traveler's Rest:	4,099

Of the current growth, the County's birth amounts contribute a certain amount. In 2006, an estimated 5,529 women gave birth in Greenville County. The County's demographic profile shows a pattern that is historically-consistent from past years in regard to sex, age, and race.

The County's population is:

6%	Hispanic or Latino
18%	African American
37%	Average age
49%	Male
51%	Female
76%	Caucasian

In 2006, 12% of the County's population was age 65 or older - equivalent to 49,909 people. At current rates, it is expected that this age group will increase to 54,000 - a total that is higher than the population of the City of Spartanburg.

Greenville County Persons 65 and older (2006):	49,909
Spartanburg City Total Population (2007):	39,000
Projected Persons 65 and older (2012):	54,000