Greenwood Facts
Greenwood County has compiled some excellent information in it's County Comprehensive Plan which will give you an overview of the history, natural resouces,cultural resources, housing, economic outlook etc.
Old 96 District, now a popular tourist destination in South Carolina, was originally inhabited by the Cherokee. This region was the birth place of the Confederacy. The region continued support a great amount of textile mills and various other businesses. The region is now a destination for tourists containing: churches, battle sites (both Revolutionary War and Civil War), and other tidbits of history. It spans across five counties, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Laurens and McCormick.
Demographics
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 3.05Census 2000, there are 22,071 people, 8,496 households, and 5,174 families residing in the city.There are 9,373 housing units at an average density of 264.3/km² (684.6/mi²).
Population.
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.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.
Income
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
Industry
Greenwood also has 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
Velux Greenwood (Skylight Manufactoring Plant)
Velux-America (Skylight Company)
Cooper Power
Goodrich
Interesting Facts
Greenwood holds one of the region's largest freight rail yards.Greenwood's nickname is "The Emerald City."
Greenwood was said to have the widest main street in the world atone time, before Red Square in Moscow was judged to be wider.
Greenwood is also the home of Lander University
Public Services
Greenwood contains Self Regional Health Care, 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.
An excellent Family Medicine residency program is housed by Self Regional Hospital. The Family Physicians admit patients to the hospital, work in the Emergency Department, and are very active in many areas of local health care delivery.
Another notable medical establishment in Greenwood is the Genetic Center [1], 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.
South Carolina Tax Incentives For Economic Development Governor Mark Sanford and the South Carolina General Assembly recognize the role taxes play in making important business decisions. South Carolina has developed an impressive array of tax incentives. The job tax credit, job development and retraining
credits, and the fee in lieu of property taxes are our incentive building blocks that have resulted in record economic growth in South Carolina.
Noteworthy facts distinguishing South Carolina from other states include:South Carolina has the lowest corporate tax rate in the Southeast.
South Carolina has not had a general tax increase in 20 years.
South Carolina does not impose a local, value-added, or unitary tax on related corporations.
South Carolina does not permit local governments to impose an income tax.
South Carolina provides alternative methods to fairly apportion income of multistate businesses.
South Carolina permits generous job development and retraining credits to qualifying businesses.
South Carolina’s tax incentives package is designed to encourage economic growth and to make South Carolina one of the best places
in the nation to do business. This publication is designed to make new and expanding businesses and tax professionals aware of the tax
benefits available in South Carolina.We hope you find it useful in making your upcoming business decisions.
Greenwood County Millage Rates
County Millage
(Previous Year in Parenthesis)
County Operating Budget-54.40 (54.40)
County Capital Budget-2.00 (2.00)
County Special Funds-9.90 (9.90)
County
Debt Service-1.00 (1.00)
Total County Millage-67.30 (67.30)
Metro Sewer Debt Service-5.10 (5.10)
City of Greenwood-97.50 (94.70)
Town of Ninety Six-111.00 (108.00)
Town of Ware Shoals-96.00 (92.00)
Town of Troy-17.40 (17.40)
Town of Hodges-46.60 (46.60)
School Millage
Vocational Facility: D50-6.30 D51-6.30 D52-6.30
Countywide: D50-39.00 D51-39.00 D52-39.00
Operations: D50-126.30 D51-178.10 D52-86.20
Bond: D50-61.40 D51-12.80 D52-58.20
Special Education: D50-5.00 D51-5.00 D52-5.00
Library: D50-6.20 D51-6.20 D52-6.20
Total School Millage: D50-244.20 (236.90) D51-247.40 (256.90) D52-200.90 (201.10)
Park Seed Company
Self Memorial HospitalHealth Care Family
Medicne Residency Program
Festival Of Flowers
Every year in June, Greenwood plays host to the South Carolina "Festival of Flowers". Park Seed Corporation, located in Greenwood and one of the largest gardening companies in the world, plays a large part in the Emerald City's ability to host this event. 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.
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