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California · 424 residents · 7.993 sq mi
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Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 736 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $241,200. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
−63%since 2000
from 1,160 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+36%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2915798661K1K1990201020202024Greenville
2024424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$138,561
+1088%since 2000
from $11,659 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.7%
+50.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.703
+83%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information49.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,200
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$296
−60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $411 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.1%
+30.2 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
13.9% rent
Vacancy rate
34.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
96.2%
+44.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.4%(933)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(108)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score24%(279)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(410)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score8%(34)
Diversity Score
8
−67%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.5 min
+222%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+30.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.5%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
30.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2012
from 33.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.3%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 55.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greenville, California?

Greenville, California has about 424 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Greenville, California expensive?

In Greenville, California, the median home is worth about $241,200, and the typical rent is about $296 a month.

How educated are people in Greenville, California?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Greenville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greenville, California?

About 6.1% of people in Greenville, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Greenville, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Greenville, California has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 921 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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