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{{Infobox settlement {{Infobox settlement
|official_name = Greenwood, South Carolina | official_name = Greenwood
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Greenwood, "The Emerald City"
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'''Greenwood''' is a ] in and the ] of ].<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 }}</ref> The population in the ] was 22,545 down from 23,222 at the ].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4530895| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Greenwood city, South Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=February 15, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The city is home to ].
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== History ==
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In 1823 John McGehee and his wife Charlotte built a summerhouse called "Green Wood" midway between the cities of ] and Cambridge in order to have cleaner air.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Cann |first=Marvin L. |date=May 17, 2016 |title=Greenwood |url=https://www.scencyclopedia.org/sce/entries/greenwood/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=South Carolina Encyclopedia |language=en-US}}</ref> Nearby, a village named Woodville was formed in 1837 with a post office. By 1850, the village designation was changed to the name Greenwood.<ref name=":3" /> The town grew with the first railroad, the ] built in 1852.<ref name=":3" /> Greenwood was incorporated in 1857.<ref name=":3" />
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Starting in 1872, the ] (AMA) founded the ] in Greenwood; a segregated school for African-American students.<ref name=":1">{{cite book |last1=Woody |first1=Howard |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=F-QMl7-6XmMC&pg=PA93 |title=South Carolina Postcards |last2=Johnson |first2=Thomas L. |date=2000 |publisher=Arcadia Publishing |isbn=0-7385-0293-6 |volume=3 |page=93}}</ref> The Brewer Normal Institute was initially a private boarding school, and by 1925 it became a public school which closed in 1970.<ref>{{cite news |date=June 8, 1925 |title=Greenwood takes over Brewer Normal School |page=9 |work=] |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/122088048/greenwood-takes-over-brewer-normal-schoo/}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news |date=April 20, 1930 |title=Trend of Negro Education Gradually Upward |page=19 |work=The Greenville News |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/29312952/}}</ref> The AMA also built the Brewer Hospital in Greenwood in order to help fostering community racial integration. It was dedicated on May 24, 1924.<ref name=":2">{{cite book |last1=Richardson |first1=Joe M. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Gr4CDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA105 |title=Education for Liberation |last2=Jones |first2=Maxine D. |date=2009 |publisher=The University of Alabama Press |isbn=978-0-8173-5848-8 |page=105}}</ref>
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|population_total = 23222
|population_density_km2 = 553.06
|population_density_sq_mi = 1432.43


Greenwood primarily served as a railroad and agricultural town until 1890 when William L. Durst opened the ], and after which moved into local textile manufacturing.<ref name=":3" />
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|website = {{URL|www.cityofgreenwoodsc.com}}
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==Geography and Climate==
'''Greenwood''' is a ] in and the ] of ], ], United States.<ref name="GR6">{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |access-date=2011-06-07 |title=Find a County |publisher=National Association of Counties |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx |archive-date=2011-05-31 }}</ref> The population was 23,222 at the ].<ref name="Census 2010">{{Cite web| url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4530895| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Greenwood city, South Carolina| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau| work=American Factfinder| access-date=February 15, 2017}}{{dead link|bot=medic|date=April 2020}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> The city is home to ].

==Geography==
Greenwood is located slightly northwest of the center of Greenwood County. According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|42.3|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|42.0|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|0.3|sqkm|order=flip|1}}, or 0.72%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/> Greenwood is located slightly northwest of the center of Greenwood County. According to the ], the city has a total area of {{convert|42.3|km2|order=flip}}, of which {{convert|42.0|km2|order=flip}} are land and {{convert|0.3|sqkm|order=flip|1}}, or 0.72%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010"/>


U.S. Routes ], ] and ] pass through the eastern side of the city, bypassing the downtown area. US 25 leads north {{convert|51|mi}} to ] and south {{convert|63|mi}} to ], US 178 leads northwest {{convert|42|mi}} to ] and southeast {{convert|29|mi}} to ], and US 221 leads northeast {{convert|26|mi}} to ] and southwest {{convert|23|mi}} to ]. U.S. Routes ], ] and ] pass through the eastern side of the city, bypassing the downtown area. US 25 leads north {{convert|51|mi}} to ] and south {{convert|63|mi}} to ], US 178 leads northwest {{convert|42|mi}} to ] and southeast {{convert|29|mi}} to ], and US 221 leads northeast {{convert|26|mi}} to ] and southwest {{convert|23|mi}} to ].


Lake Greenwood, a reservoir on the ], is {{convert|8|mi|0}} northeast of the city at its nearest point. The lake has {{convert|212|mi}} of shoreline, covers {{convert|11000|acre}}, and is almost {{convert|20|mi}} long. ], built in the 1930s by the ], is {{convert|14|mi}} east of the city on the south shore of Lake Greenwood and includes two boat ramps, a campground, trail and playgrounds, and many picnic areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenwoodscchamber.org/recreations/lake|title=Recreations/Lake - Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce, SC|website=Greenwoodscchamber.org|access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref> The area around Greenwood is locally billed as the "Lakelands", due to several lakes for recreational fishing and diverse terrain for hiking trails.<ref>{{cite web|title=THINGS TO DO AND SEE|url=http://www.visitgreenwoodsc.com/things-to-do-see|website=Visitgreenwoodsc.com|access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref> Lake Greenwood, a reservoir on the ], is {{convert|8|mi|0}} northeast of the city at its nearest point. The lake has {{convert|212|mi}} of shoreline, covers {{convert|11000|acre}}, and is almost {{convert|20|mi}} long. ], built in the 1930s by the ], is {{convert|14|mi}} east of the city on the south shore of Lake Greenwood and includes two boat ramps, a campground, trail and playgrounds, and many picnic areas.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.greenwoodscchamber.org/recreations/lake|title=Recreations/Lake - Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce, SC|website=Greenwoodscchamber.org|access-date=2 January 2018|archive-date=September 27, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160927195441/http://www.greenwoodscchamber.org/recreations/lake|url-status=dead}}</ref> The area around Greenwood is locally billed as the "Lakelands", due to several lakes for recreational fishing and diverse terrain for hiking trails.<ref>{{cite web|title=THINGS TO DO AND SEE|url=http://www.visitgreenwoodsc.com/things-to-do-see|website=Visitgreenwoodsc.com|access-date=2 January 2018}}</ref>

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==Demographics== ==Demographics==
{{US Census population {{US Census population
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As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> 2000, there were 22,071 people, 8,496 households, and 5,174 families residing in the city. The ] was 1,612.1 people per square mile (622.5/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 9,373 housing units at an average density of 684.6 per square mile (264.3/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the city was 50.10% ], 45.51% ], 0.19% ], 0.87% ], 0.07% ], 2.41% from ], and 0.85% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 6.52% of the population.
===2020 census===
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As of the ], there were 22,545 people, 8,772 households, and 4,878 families residing in the city.

===2000 census===
As of the ]<ref name="GR2" /> 2000, there were 22,071 people, 8,496 households, and 5,174 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,612.1|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 9,373 housing units at an average density of {{convert|684.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 50.10% ], 45.51% ], 0.19% ], 0.87% ], 0.07% ], 2.41% from ], and 0.85% from two or more races. ] or ] of any race were 6.52% of the population.


There were 8,496 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.5% were ] living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.05. There were 8,496 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.5% were ] living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.05.
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==Economy== ==Economy==
The most common employment sectors for residents of Greenwood are ], retail trade, and healthcare and social assistance.
The most common employment sectors for those who live in Greenwood, SC, are ], Retail trade, and Healthcare & Social Assistance. In 2015, the Greenwood, SC institution with the largest number of graduating students was ] with 494 graduates. In 2015, the median property value in Greenwood, SC grew to $87,800 from the previous year's value of $86,800.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://datausa.io/profile/geo/greenwood-sc/#economy|title=Greenwood, SC|work=Data USA|access-date=2017-11-30}}</ref>


In 2015, the Greenwood educational institution with the largest number of graduating students was ], with 494 graduates.
67.4% of the city population over 16 is in the civilian labor force.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/greenwoodcityarkansas,greenwoodcountysouthcarolina/PST045216|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Greenwood city, Arkansas; Greenwood County, South Carolina|website=Census.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-11-30}}</ref>


Unemployment rate in Greenwood County, SC was 4.0% as of Sept 2017.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-11-01|title=Unemployment Rate in Greenwood County, SC|url=https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SCGREE0URN|language=en}}</ref> The median property value in Greenwood grew from $86,800 in 2014 to $87,800 in 2015.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://datausa.io/profile/geo/greenwood-sc/#economy|title=Greenwood, SC|work=Data USA|access-date=2017-11-30}}</ref>

67.4% of the city population over the age of sixteen is in the civilian labor force.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/greenwoodcityarkansas,greenwoodcountysouthcarolina/PST045216|title=U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Greenwood city, Arkansas; Greenwood County, South Carolina|website=Census.gov|language=en|access-date=2017-11-30}}</ref>

As of September 2017, the unemployment rate in Greenwood County was 4.0%.<ref>{{Cite journal|date=2017-11-01|title=Unemployment Rate in Greenwood County, SC|url=https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/SCGREE0URN|language=en}}</ref>


==Arts and culture== ==Arts and culture==
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Dick Stowe, chair of the Tourist and Conventions Committee, served as the first Festival Chairman, and Judy Funderburk of ] was crowned Princess of Flowers. During the festival's early years, admission was free to most events, including the Park Seed gardens and open house, arts and craft show, photo exhibit, military band concerts and other popular attractions. Dick Stowe, chair of the Tourist and Conventions Committee, served as the first Festival Chairman, and Judy Funderburk of ] was crowned Princess of Flowers. During the festival's early years, admission was free to most events, including the Park Seed gardens and open house, arts and craft show, photo exhibit, military band concerts and other popular attractions.


Since then, the festival has grown to include a wide array of activities, many added under the leadership of Frank Cuda, who was Festival Director from 1992 to 2006. In 2007, the festival celebrated its 40th anniversary and welcomed Kay Self as the new Executive Director. Since then, the festival has grown to include a wide array of activities, many added under the leadership of Frank Cuda, who was Festival Director from 1992 to 2006. In 2007, the festival celebrated its 40th anniversary and welcomed Kay Self as the new executive director.


In 2008, the South Carolina Festival of Flowers introduced a new logo celebrating its Carolina roots. The logo features ] (the state flower) encircling the words "Festival of Flowers" with two ]s (the state bird) perched below. In 2008, the South Carolina Festival of Flowers introduced a new logo celebrating its Carolina roots. The logo features ] (the state flower) encircling the words "Festival of Flowers" with two ]s (the state bird) perched below.
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Attendance at the festival has steadily grown, reaching a record of over 80,000 visitors in the past few years. In 2016, the economic impact of the Festival of Flowers was $3,300,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://scfestivalofflowers.org/history/|title=Our History|website=South Carolina Festival of Flowers}}</ref> Attendance at the festival has steadily grown, reaching a record of over 80,000 visitors in the past few years. In 2016, the economic impact of the Festival of Flowers was $3,300,000.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://scfestivalofflowers.org/history/|title=Our History|website=South Carolina Festival of Flowers}}</ref>


The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is a division of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and shares the same board of directors.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://scfestivalofflowers.org/about-us-1/| title=History| website=South Carolina Festival of Flowers| language=en-US| access-date=2017-02-13}}</ref> The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is a division of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and shares the same board of directors.<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://scfestivalofflowers.org/about-us-1/| title=History| website=South Carolina Festival of Flowers| language=en-US| access-date=2017-02-13}}{{Dead link|date=June 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


===Festival of Discovery=== ===Festival of Discovery===
The South Carolina Festival of Discovery is the premier event of the year sponsored by the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation. The event started in 2000, celebrating the history, culture, food, arts, crafts, music and people of South Carolina and Greenwood County. The South Carolina Festival of Discovery is sponsored by the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation. The event started in 2000, celebrating the history, culture, food, arts, crafts, music and people of South Carolina and Greenwood County.


The Festival of Discovery's "Blues Cruise" celebrates the sound of the blues, with numerous musical artists performing at Uptown Greenwood restaurants and venues, while the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) BBQ and Hash Cook-Off focuses on the rich tradition of ]. The Festival of Discovery's "Blues Cruise" celebrates the sound of the blues, with numerous musical artists performing at Uptown Greenwood restaurants and venues, while the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) BBQ and Hash Cook-Off focuses on the rich tradition of ].
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==Government== ==Government==
{{More citations needed section|date=August 2010}} {{More citations needed section|date=August 2010}}
Greenwood is governed via a council-manager system. The mayor is elected ]. The city council consists of six nonpartisan members who are each elected from one of six ] wards.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100917112300/http://cityofgreenwoodsc.com/Government.aspx |date=2010-09-17 }} Retrieved 2010–09–08.</ref> The current mayor of Greenwood is Brandon Smith. Mr. Smith was sworn in on Monday, November 19, 2018. He won election for the office vacated by Mayor Welborn Adams who decided not to seek re-election.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100917154246/http://cityofgreenwoodsc.com/Government_ElectedOfficials.aspx |date=2010-09-17 }} Retrieved 2010–09–08.</ref> Greenwood is governed via a council-manager system. The mayor is elected ]. The city council consists of six nonpartisan members who are each elected from one of six ] wards.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100917112300/http://cityofgreenwoodsc.com/Government.aspx |date=2010-09-17 }} Retrieved 2010–09–08.</ref> The current mayor of Greenwood is Brandon Smith. Mr. Smith was sworn in on Monday, November 19, 2018. He won election for the office vacated by Mayor Welborn Adams who decided not to seek re-election.<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100917154246/http://cityofgreenwoodsc.com/Government_ElectedOfficials.aspx |date=2010-09-17 }} Retrieved 2010–09–08.</ref>
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], a ] prison for women, is located in ] Greenwood County {{convert|5|mi|0}} north of the center of Greenwood.<ref>"." ]. Retrieved on August 17, 2010.</ref> ], a ] prison for women, is located in ] Greenwood County {{convert|5|mi|0}} north of the center of Greenwood.<ref>" {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100819220547/http://www.doc.sc.gov/institutions/leath.jsp |date=2010-08-19 }}." ]. Retrieved on August 17, 2010.</ref>


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* ], former defensive end for ]'s ] * ], former defensive end for ]'s ]
* ], coached Greenwood High School for 39 years, is among top 20 nationally in high school football victories * ], coached Greenwood High School for 39 years, is among top 20 nationally in high school football victories
* ], former NFL wide receiver for ] and ]. * ], former NFL wide receiver for ] and ].
* ], legal historian and professor at ] of ]<ref name="greenwoodtimes">{{cite web|url=http://greenwoodtimes.com/content/tomiko-brown-nagin|publisher=greenwoodtimes.com|title=Dr. Tomiko Brown-Nagin: Social Reform and the Law &#124; Greenwood Times|access-date=2016-11-12}}</ref> * ], legal historian and professor at ] of ]<ref name="greenwoodtimes">{{cite web|url=http://greenwoodtimes.com/content/tomiko-brown-nagin|publisher=greenwoodtimes.com|title=Dr. Tomiko Brown-Nagin: Social Reform and the Law &#124; Greenwood Times|access-date=2016-11-12|archive-date=November 27, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151127015120/http://greenwoodtimes.com/content/tomiko-brown-nagin|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* ], starting ] for ] 1991-99, ranked fourth in receptions at that position in NFL all-time * ], starting ] for ] 1991–99, ranked fourth in receptions at that position in NFL all-time
* ], ] best known for his 1967 hit ''Boogaloo Down Broadway''
* ], Televangelist * ], Televangelist
* ], former U.S. and state representative * ], former U.S. and state representative
* ], South Carolina businessman and legislator * ], South Carolina businessman and legislator
* ], starting ] for ] team, winner of 2008 & 2009 ] given to top ] offensive player; drafted by ] with 3rd round, 25th pick in ] * ], starting ] for ] team, winner of 2008 & 2009 ] given to top ] offensive player; drafted by ] with 3rd round, 25th pick in ]
* ], former NFL wide receiver, four-time Pro Bowler * ], former NFL wide receiver, four-time Pro Bowler
* ], 2017 ] Rookie of the Year * ], 2017 ] Rookie of the Year
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* ], Greenwood native and actor, once married to ] of The Mamas and The Papas * ], Greenwood native and actor, once married to ] of The Mamas and The Papas
* ], former chairman of Augusta National golf course * ], former chairman of Augusta National golf course
* Courtney Khondabi, ] host
* ], head coach of ]'s men's basketball program * ], head coach of ]'s men's basketball program
* ], minister, educator, scholar, social activist, mentor to Martin Luther King Jr, and president of Morehouse College * ], minister, educator, scholar, social activist, mentor to Martin Luther King Jr, and president of Morehouse College
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* ], ] athlete * ], ] athlete
* ], former Negro leagues player, named one of S.C.'s top 100 athletes by Sports Illustrated * ], former Negro leagues player, named one of S.C.'s top 100 athletes by Sports Illustrated
* ], all-SEC conference safety for ], drafted by ] * ], all-SEC conference safety for ], drafted by ]
* ], 1960s ] group best known for their hit '']'' * ], 1960s ] group best known for their hit '']''
* ], executed for rape in 1949
* ], professional baseball player. * ], professional baseball player.
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City in South Carolina, United States
Greenwood
City
Greenwood County Courthouse in GreenwoodGreenwood County Courthouse in Greenwood
Official seal of GreenwoodSeal
Nickname: The Emerald City
Location of Greenwood, South CarolinaLocation of Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood is located in the United StatesGreenwoodGreenwoodLocation in the United States
Coordinates: 34°11′43″N 82°09′42″W / 34.19528°N 82.16167°W / 34.19528; -82.16167
CountryUnited States
StateSouth Carolina
CountyGreenwood
Government
 • MayorBrandon Smith
Area
 • Total16.74 sq mi (43.36 km)
 • Land16.62 sq mi (43.05 km)
 • Water0.12 sq mi (0.31 km)
Elevation663 ft (202 m)
Population
 • Total22,545
 • Density1,356.33/sq mi (523.69/km)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes29646-29649
Area codes864, 821
FIPS code45-30895
GNIS feature ID1245844
Websitewww.cityofgreenwoodsc.com

Greenwood is a city in and the county seat of Greenwood County, South Carolina. The population in the 2020 United States Census was 22,545 down from 23,222 at the 2010 census. The city is home to Lander University.

History

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In 1823 John McGehee and his wife Charlotte built a summerhouse called "Green Wood" midway between the cities of Abbeville and Cambridge in order to have cleaner air. Nearby, a village named Woodville was formed in 1837 with a post office. By 1850, the village designation was changed to the name Greenwood. The town grew with the first railroad, the Greenville & Columbia Railroad built in 1852. Greenwood was incorporated in 1857.

Starting in 1872, the American Missionary Association (AMA) founded the Brewer Normal Institute in Greenwood; a segregated school for African-American students. The Brewer Normal Institute was initially a private boarding school, and by 1925 it became a public school which closed in 1970. The AMA also built the Brewer Hospital in Greenwood in order to help fostering community racial integration. It was dedicated on May 24, 1924.

Greenwood primarily served as a railroad and agricultural town until 1890 when William L. Durst opened the Greenwood Cotton Mill, and after which moved into local textile manufacturing.

Geography and Climate

Greenwood is located slightly northwest of the center of Greenwood County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.3 square miles (42.3 km), of which 16.2 square miles (42.0 km) are land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km), or 0.72%, are water.

U.S. Routes 25, 178 and 221 pass through the eastern side of the city, bypassing the downtown area. US 25 leads north 51 miles (82 km) to Greenville and south 63 miles (101 km) to Augusta, Georgia, US 178 leads northwest 42 miles (68 km) to Anderson and southeast 29 miles (47 km) to Saluda, and US 221 leads northeast 26 miles (42 km) to Laurens and southwest 23 miles (37 km) to McCormick.

Lake Greenwood, a reservoir on the Saluda River, is 8 miles (13 km) northeast of the city at its nearest point. The lake has 212 miles (341 km) of shoreline, covers 11,000 acres (4,500 ha), and is almost 20 miles (32 km) long. Lake Greenwood State Park, built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, is 14 miles (23 km) east of the city on the south shore of Lake Greenwood and includes two boat ramps, a campground, trail and playgrounds, and many picnic areas. The area around Greenwood is locally billed as the "Lakelands", due to several lakes for recreational fishing and diverse terrain for hiking trails.

Climate data for Greenwood County Airport, South Carolina (1991-2020 normals)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 53.4
(11.9) 		57.3
(14.1) 		65.0
(18.3) 		73.4
(23.0) 		80.5
(26.9) 		86.8
(30.4) 		90.2
(32.3) 		88.7
(31.5) 		83.2
(28.4) 		73.5
(23.1) 		63.2
(17.3) 		55.5
(13.1) 		72.6
(22.6)
Daily mean °F (°C) 42.6
(5.9) 		46.0
(7.8) 		52.9
(11.6) 		60.8
(16.0) 		68.7
(20.4) 		75.9
(24.4) 		79.4
(26.3) 		78.1
(25.6) 		72.4
(22.4) 		61.3
(16.3) 		51.0
(10.6) 		44.6
(7.0) 		61.2
(16.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 31.8
(−0.1) 		34.8
(1.6) 		40.8
(4.9) 		48.3
(9.1) 		56.9
(13.8) 		65.1
(18.4) 		68.5
(20.3) 		67.6
(19.8) 		61.6
(16.4) 		49.1
(9.5) 		38.8
(3.8) 		33.8
(1.0) 		49.8
(9.9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 3.91
(99) 		3.61
(92) 		4.17
(106) 		2.79
(71) 		2.99
(76) 		3.72
(94) 		3.83
(97) 		3.25
(83) 		3.35
(85) 		3.03
(77) 		3.32
(84) 		4.04
(103) 		42.01
(1,067)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 10.0 9.9 9.7 9.1 9.7 10.8 11.6 10.8 8.7 8.3 9.2 10.5 118.3
Source: NOAA

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1850941—
1870700—
18807456.4%
18901,32678.0%
19004,824263.8%
19106,61437.1%
19208,70331.6%
193011,02026.6%
194013,02018.1%
195013,8066.0%
196016,64420.6%
197021,06926.6%
198021,6132.6%
199020,807−3.7%
200022,0716.1%
201023,2225.2%
202022,545−2.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

Greenwood racial composition
Race Num. Perc.
White (non-Hispanic) 9,001 39.92%
Black or African American (non-Hispanic) 9,787 43.41%
Native American 48 0.21%
Asian 240 1.06%
Pacific Islander 17 0.08%
Other/Mixed 625 2.77%
Hispanic or Latino 2,827 12.54%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 22,545 people, 8,772 households, and 4,878 families residing in the city.

2000 census

As of the census 2000, there were 22,071 people, 8,496 households, and 5,174 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,612.1 inhabitants per square mile (622.4/km). There were 9,373 housing units at an average density of 684.6 per square mile (264.3/km). The racial makeup of the city was 50.10% White, 45.51% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.87% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 2.41% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.52% of the population.

There were 8,496 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.5% were married couples living together, 21.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 15.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,284, and the median income for a family was $32,573. Males had a median income of $26,477 versus $21,476 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,347. About 22.2% of families and 40.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.4% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The most common employment sectors for residents of Greenwood are manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare and social assistance.

In 2015, the Greenwood educational institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lander University, with 494 graduates.

The median property value in Greenwood grew from $86,800 in 2014 to $87,800 in 2015.

67.4% of the city population over the age of sixteen is in the civilian labor force.

As of September 2017, the unemployment rate in Greenwood County was 4.0%.

Arts and culture

South Carolina Festival of Flowers

Greenwood's first South Carolina Festival of Flowers was held in the summer of 1968 to coincide with the 100th anniversary celebration of George W. Park Seed Company. The festival was the brainchild of what was known then as the Tourist and Conventions Committee of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Director Al Parker and committee members recognized that Park Seed Company hosted "grower days" each year and that hundreds of professional flower growers would come to Greenwood to meander through Park Seed's famous trial gardens (the gardens closed in 2013). The committee thought it would be a good idea to capitalize on having those visitors see other venues in Greenwood.

Dick Stowe, chair of the Tourist and Conventions Committee, served as the first Festival Chairman, and Judy Funderburk of Bennettsville was crowned Princess of Flowers. During the festival's early years, admission was free to most events, including the Park Seed gardens and open house, arts and craft show, photo exhibit, military band concerts and other popular attractions.

Since then, the festival has grown to include a wide array of activities, many added under the leadership of Frank Cuda, who was Festival Director from 1992 to 2006. In 2007, the festival celebrated its 40th anniversary and welcomed Kay Self as the new executive director.

In 2008, the South Carolina Festival of Flowers introduced a new logo celebrating its Carolina roots. The logo features yellow jessamine (the state flower) encircling the words "Festival of Flowers" with two Carolina wrens (the state bird) perched below.

Also in 2008, the Topiary Project was launched, which has become the signature event. Presently, there are 42 topiaries on the square in Greenwood.

Then in 2009, the festival gained regional recognition by winning four Excellence Awards at the Carolina Showfest Convention. The awards were for "Best Merchandise", "Best Website", and "Overall Event of the Year" for South and North Carolina, and Executive Director Kay Self was recognized as "South Carolina Director of the Year".

Ellesor G. Holder took the helm in 2011 for the 44th Festival of Flowers. She rebranded the festival with a more distinctive and contemporary logo which symbolized the diversity and floral history of the festival. Under Holder's leadership, the festival received the SC Festival & Event Association's Excellence Award, 2013 Event of the Year. She also garnered two Silver Awards for the festival's 2013 TV ad and mobile application/website at the International Festival and Events Association Conference.

The South Carolina Festival of Flowers continues to be named one of the Southeast Tourism Society's "Top Twenty Events".

Attendance at the festival has steadily grown, reaching a record of over 80,000 visitors in the past few years. In 2016, the economic impact of the Festival of Flowers was $3,300,000.

The South Carolina Festival of Flowers is a division of the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce and shares the same board of directors.

Festival of Discovery

The South Carolina Festival of Discovery is sponsored by the Uptown Greenwood Development Corporation. The event started in 2000, celebrating the history, culture, food, arts, crafts, music and people of South Carolina and Greenwood County.

The Festival of Discovery's "Blues Cruise" celebrates the sound of the blues, with numerous musical artists performing at Uptown Greenwood restaurants and venues, while the Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS) BBQ and Hash Cook-Off focuses on the rich tradition of Carolina barbecue.

Registered historic sites

Vance-Maxwell House

The Barratt House, J. Wesley Brooks House, Lander College Old Main Building, Magnolia Cemetery, Mt. Pisgah A.M.E. Church, Old Greenwood Cemetery, Old Greenwood High School, James C. Self House, Stony Point, Sunnyside, Tabernacle Cemetery, and the Vance-Maxwell House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Government

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Greenwood is governed via a council-manager system. The mayor is elected at-large. The city council consists of six nonpartisan members who are each elected from one of six single-member district wards. The current mayor of Greenwood is Brandon Smith. Mr. Smith was sworn in on Monday, November 19, 2018. He won election for the office vacated by Mayor Welborn Adams who decided not to seek re-election.

Greenwood City Council
Ward Council member First elected Current term
Mayor Brandon Smith 2018 11/2022-11/2026
Ward 1 Niki Hutto 2000 11/2020-11/2024
Ward 2 Robert Dean 2022 11/2022-11/2026
Ward 3 Betty Boles 2003 11/2020-11/2024
Ward 4 Johnathan Bass 2019 11/2022-11/2026
Ward 5 Matthew Miller 2016 11/2020-11/2024
Ward 6 Ronnie Ables 2010 11/2022-11/2026

Leath Correctional Institution, a South Carolina Department of Corrections prison for women, is located in unincorporated Greenwood County 5 miles (8 km) north of the center of Greenwood.

Education

Lander University

The city of Greenwood is a part of Greenwood County School District 50, and offers public schooling up to the secondary level, including career and technology education.

Greenwood District 50 consists of the following schools:

Secondary (with enrollment):

Middle:

  • Westview Middle School
  • Brewer Middle School
  • Northside Middle School

Elementary:

  • Greenwood Early Childhood Center (formerly East End Elementary)
  • Hodges Elementary
  • Lakeview Elementary
  • Mathews Elementary
  • Merrywood Elementary
  • Eleanor S. Rice Elementary (formerly Oakland Elementary)
  • Pinecrest Elementary
  • Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Elementary School (formerly Springfield Elementary)
  • Woodfields Elementary

Private schools:

  • Greenwood Christian School
  • Eastside Christian School
  • Palmetto Christian Academy
  • Cambridge Academy

Post-secondary:

Greenwood has a public library, a branch of the Greenwood County Library System.

Infrastructure

The city is served by Greenwood County Airport.

Notable people

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