Greenville Population 2026
Greenville has a population of 64,579, making it the #616 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in South Carolina. It is about 136× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
64,579
Rank in United States
#616
Coordinates
34.85°N, 82.39°W
~307 m elevation · America/New_York
Distance to capital (Washington)
655 km
407 miles, straight line
Other big cities in South Carolina
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 142,416 | #196 |
| Charleston | 132,609 | #212 |
| North Charleston | 108,304 | #291 |
| Mount Pleasant | 81,317 | #446 |
| Rock Hill | 71,548 | #534 |
| Summerville | 48,848 | #901 |
| Sumter | 40,816 | #1089 |
| Goose Creek | 40,633 | #1096 |
Cities near Greenville
- Mauldin25,135 people · ~11 km away
- Taylors21,617 people · ~12 km away
- Greer28,365 people · ~18 km away
- Simpsonville20,736 people · ~18 km away
- Easley20,765 people · ~19 km away
- Spartanburg37,867 people · ~43 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Greenville?
Greenville has a population of 64,579 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #616 biggest city in United States.
What state is Greenville in?
Greenville is located in South Carolina, United States.
Is Greenville the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 655 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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