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Greenville

Alabama · 7,374 residents · 21.354 sq mi
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Greenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,300. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,374
+2%since 2000
from 7,228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
345 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+5%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Greenville
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,012
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,106 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,228
+22%since 2000
from $17,439 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
52.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−1%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(3,636)
Black47.9%(3,464)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(62)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(4,624)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.6%(2,624)
Black58.2%(4,292)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(133)
Asian1.6%(118)
Other1%(75)
Diversity Score64.6%(4,763)
Diversity Score
65
+1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, Alabama?

Greenville, Alabama has about 7,374 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greenville, Alabama?

The typical household in Greenville, Alabama earns about $41,012 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greenville, Alabama expensive?

In Greenville, Alabama, the median home is worth about $116,300, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, Alabama?

About 21.6% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, Alabama?

About 23.3% of people in Greenville, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 118 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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