Greenville County, SC population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Greenville County increased by 176,889. In this period, the peak population was 558,036 in the year 2023. 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 | 381,147 | - | - |
| 2001 | 386,674 | 5,527 | 1.45% |
| 2002 | 391,681 | 5,007 | 1.29% |
| 2003 | 396,384 | 4,703 | 1.20% |
| 2004 | 402,141 | 5,757 | 1.45% |
| 2005 | 409,102 | 6,961 | 1.73% |
| 2006 | 420,137 | 11,035 | 2.70% |
| 2007 | 432,927 | 12,790 | 3.04% |
| 2008 | 444,459 | 11,532 | 2.66% |
| 2009 | 453,110 | 8,651 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 452,688 | -422 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 458,972 | 6,284 | 1.39% |
| 2012 | 466,172 | 7,200 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 473,196 | 7,024 | 1.51% |
| 2014 | 481,737 | 8,541 | 1.80% |
| 2015 | 491,218 | 9,481 | 1.97% |
| 2016 | 499,595 | 8,377 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 507,484 | 7,889 | 1.58% |
| 2018 | 515,572 | 8,088 | 1.59% |
| 2019 | 524,748 | 9,176 | 1.78% |
| 2020 | 527,249 | 2,501 | 0.48% |
| 2021 | 534,648 | 7,399 | 1.40% |
| 2022 | 547,845 | 13,197 | 2.47% |
| 2023 | 558,036 | 10,191 | 1.86% |
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Greenville County, SC population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Greenville County's population increased by 71,541 (18.77%), 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 County's population increased by 74,561 (16.47%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Greenville County's population increased by 30,787 (5.84%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Greenville County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 558,036.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Greenville County's population peaked in year 2023 at 558,036.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Greenville County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 381,147.
Greenville County, SC annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Greenville County grew year by year for 22 years and declined for 1 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Greenville County had an average annual population growth rate of 2.02% per year. Overall the population grew 46.41% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Greenville County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 2.02% per year.
From 2021 to 2022 Greenville County population grew the most, with an increase of 13,197 people (a 2.47% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Greenville County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 422 people (a 0.09% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Greenville County, SC population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Greenville County's population increased by 23,388 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 13,197 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 10,191 (1.86%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Greenville County, SC changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Greenville County increased by 84,840 (17.93%). The population was highest at 558,036 in the year 2023 and lowest at 481,737 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.66%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)