Greenwood, South Carolina
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Greenwood is a city located in Greenwood County, South Carolina. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 22,071. It is the county seat of Greenwood CountyTemplate:GR.
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Geography
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Location of Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood is located at 34°11'23" North, 82°9'17" West (34.189756, -82.154816)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.5 km² (13.7 mi²). 35.5 km² (13.7 mi²) of it is land and 0.07% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 22,071 people, 8,496 households, and 5,174 families residing in the city. The population density is 622.5/km² (1,612.1/mi²). There are 9,373 housing units at an average density of 264.3/km² (684.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 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. 6.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 8,496 households out of which 28.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.5% are married couples living together, 21.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% are non-families. 32.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.41 and the average family size is 3.05.
In the city the population is 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 are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 82.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $26,284, and the median income for a family is $32,573. Males have a median income of $26,477 versus $21,476 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,347. 25.0% of the population and 18.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 34.4% of those under the age of 18 and 18.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Festival of Flowers
Every year in June, Greenwood plays host to the South Carolina "Festival of Flowers". Park Seed corporation plays a large part in their ability to host this, as Park Seed is one of the largest gardening companies in the world, which is located in Greenwood. The Festival encompasses far more than just a standard flower festival, and has also included Jazz concerts, Cessna flights for children, world food, a showcase for classic cars, and even a dog show. This event draws many gardening enthusiasts from around the nation. The calendar of events may be found at the Festival Homepage (http://scfestivalofflowers.org/)
Industries
Greenwood also hoss several large industries, including but not limited to:
Fujifilm
Park Seed
Capsugel (A division of Pfizer)
Solutia Inc
Milliken Textiles
Grede Foundries
Greenwood Fabricating & Plating
and many more.
Public Services
Greenwood contains Self Regional Hospital, one of the largest in the area. Self is known for their high quality Vascular surgery system, Cancer Center, Heart Center, and Neurosurgery among many other things. They offer a Level III Emergency Care Center, that is open 24 hours per day. Self Regional Hospital Homepage. (http://www.selfregional.org/)
Another notable medical establishment in Greenwood is the Genetic Center [1] (http://www.ggc.org/), a nonprofit institute, organized to provide clinical genetic services and laboratory testing, to develop educational programs and materials, and to conduct research in the field of medical genetics.
The city of Greenwood is a part of Greenwood County School District 50 (District Homepage (http://www.gwd50.k12.sc.us)), and offers public schooling up to the Secondary level, including Career & Technology education.
Greenwood District 50 is comprised of:
Secondary (Enrollment):
Greenwood High School (1548)
Emerald High School (878)
Middle :
Westview Middle School
Brewer Middle School
Northside Middle School
Elementary :
East End Elementary
Hodges Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Mathews Elementary
Merrywood Elementary
Oakland Elementary
Pinecrest Elementary
Springfield Elementary
Woodfields Elementary
Interesting facts
Greenwood is also the home of Lander University.
Greenwood holds one of the region's largest freight rail yards.
Greenwood was said to have the widest main street in the world at one time, before Red Square in Moscow was judged to be wider.
Greenwood's nickname is "The Emerald City."